Trojan virus text from Apple security

Yes, it's a scam. Apple does not send out such messages. Ever. There's also no such thing as a Trojan virus. It's one or the other.

As usual, such scams scream you need to do something NOW, NOW, NOW!, or your computer will explode.

As Kurt stated, it is a scam. The purpose of the message is to play on your fears so you will follow the instructions and install an app that could actually do some damage, since the message itself can’t damage the device.

First red flag: Apple doesn’t send such messages.. ever.

Second red flag: There is no such thing as a “Trojan virus”; there are Trojans and there are viruses and each have very different goals and payloads. The fact that the message warns of a “Trojan virus” proves that the sender has no idea what they’re doing.

Third red flag: Apple doesn’t work toward intentionally creating fear and panic for its users.

Just delete it. A message, text or email is only words. Nothing at all can happen unless you follow a link within it or call the number.