Remote Content was loaded through your current VPN configuration

I think everyone has a skewed idea of what an iPhone protects and what it doesn’t. I’ve never seen the remote content was loaded thru your vpn until just a few minutes ago I was on a pc that is operating a weird operating system that mimics windows but is NOT windows at all. I was in the registry disabling some features and did the the remote access ones and pick up my old iPhone and there’s the message. The computer isn’t connected to the internet in fact it’s so old it doesn’t have a hardware network card that I can tell. So whatever you think is safe about iPhones and that we’ve been told is INCORRECT. I’ve had something on this old one that if you factory reset it it asks would you like to mimic factory

reset ?..I was like wtf does that mean?!.but it explains why if you let it sit by itself after the reset it will literally auto populate the device again on its own.

I’ve taken it to apple called apple called my ISP and my cell provider and they are all in some sort of bizarro world cause they tell me that’s normal. Idk what planet they’re on but that is anything but normal.

I only use the VPN services because of its extenisve logging and tracing because I am aware once someone is in you’re not getting them out and the mentally disturbed need a hobby and I’m boring so let them hobby away. But I would make aware credit agencies that some nitwit psychopath has nothing better to do than stalk you and try and ruin everything you worked for …lol

I have a feeling this setting under Settings -> Mail -> Privacy Protection is why you're seeing it. If it's on, maybe turn it off and see if that changes anything?

I never asked for a debate. I asked for a link to an article (that mirrors your opinion) regarding the lack of necessity of a VPN on Apple devices. You are here in this Apple sponsored forum to answer questions in a friendly and meaningful way, are you not? If a link isn't something you have knowledge of, then I ask for your direct opinion about the subject.

Why would you tell someone that? It’s absolutely ridiculous! VPN is not only can protect your privacy when you go onto the Internet but they can also prevent your ISP as well as Apple from snooping around in your devices.

Who would want that?

Sorry, I don't have an interest in debating the merits in favor or not in favor. Having been around this forum for more than a decade, I've seen lots of issues people experience when using VPN on iPhone. I have no interest or need to use a VPN and you'll find most of the more knowledgeable members of this forum (none of us work for Apple, btw) do not promote VPN use on iPhone.

If you feel it's a benefit, go for it. That's the beauty of free choice.

Then you got a phishing message and just ignore it.

Here is a link to a thread responded to by one of the senior members of this forum with links about VPN and iPhone, which you can read if you like: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250638802?answerId=251223245022#251223245022

I stand by my statement. A VPN on iPhone is not only unnecessary, but often causes all sorts of issues for users. If you want to believe they "protect" you, that's fine. I'm not telling you what to do on your own iPhone.

One of the big reasons people don't trust what big tech companies say it's because they have a history of lying about what they do or say. Please, and lightness with just a little bit of the insight you have regarding VPNs and iPhones. Perhaps a link to an article that's not Apple produced would help.

I use defender alongside M365 E5 license. This is why I get the message, on non iCloud mail accounts. As to why it only happens in Airplane mode when there is no VPN config warrants a closer look. Edge device?

Again, I don't know which specific comment you are responding to. Just copy what I said and post it with your response.

OR, open the message you're replying to from me and tap the " button on the bottom bar and my comment will be inserted.

Finally, it would be very helpful if you posted the message you're referring to you got on your phone.

OK... Phishing messages come in all forms. Email, Text and Phone are most commong. Since I have no clue what you actually got, I'd be willing to bet it was a phishing message and the advice to ignore it would be the safest way to deal with such a message.

This makes a lot more sense than the previous “just ignore the phishing” reply 🤦🏻‍♂️.

If this is in fact a privacy setting issue, then why we get a message stating that there is a vpn configuration on the phone when there’s not?

Well technically you just did. The VPN is only as good as the provider. As long as you do your research and trust the provider it absolutely makes things better and safer.

EVEN IF it interferes with some services or requires more technical knowledge, it’s comparable to cars in a way.

Some people ride, some drive, some change their own oil, others repair them, build them or even design them.

If I’m a rider and I try to repair them it will cause more problems than help. But if I’m a driver I can leave how to change the oil without too much hassle.

Choose your battles I guess. Security or ease of use.

Only use for a VPN is if you use your phone for work and they require one to access their intranet and tools.

Use of a VPN on your personal phone just causes problems, one of them being a false sense of security.