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Can calling a phone number trigger a malware instillation onto my iPhone?

Yesterday I almost fell for a phishing scam. I received a text on my iPhone claiming I was in debt and I called the number listed in the text message but then hung up before giving the person on the other end of the call any information. I am now however worried that even calling that number may have triggered an installation of malware onto my iPhone, is that possible? Thanks for your time 🙏

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 18, 2022 9:16 AM

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Jan 18, 2022 9:17 AM in response to Concerned_

Concerned_ wrote:

Yesterday I almost fell for a phishing scam. I received a text on my iPhone claiming I was in debt and I called the number listed in the text message but then hung up before giving the person on the other end of the call any information. I am now however worried that even calling that number may have triggered an installation of malware onto my iPhone, is that possible? Thanks for your time 🙏

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Can calling a phone number trigger a malware instillation onto my iPhone?

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