Iphone 12 mini infected by virus Word app?

Hi everyone,

I just switched to Apple by buying an Iphone 12 mini. After three days only, Bitdefender - installed on my Iphone - tells me that it has blocked "phishing links" going to "s3.amazonaws" (.com ; don't want anyone to click on the link on accident).

I did not manipulate my Iphones when those "links were supposedly clicked on."

The only thing I can see is that in my "used apps" today, Apple tells me that I have used "Microsoft Word" for 41 minutes. The problem is that I have NOT installed Word. I cannot find it the app list either.

I would really appreciate any help. Should I do a full reset? Would that even help (I don't really mind it, I JUST received the phone)? I just want to be rid of the virus. I am positive I did not click on any link or anything else.

THANK YOU!

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 16, 2022 4:47 PM

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ckuan

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Posted on Mar 16, 2022 4:54 PM

You should uninstall Bitdefender.

No need for such app on an iPhone.

Best you start over and leave those apps out => Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

FYI: iPhone do not need cleaner, optimiser, virus scanner, .... apps.

iPhone runs in a sandbox with the highest security so none of the above apps are needed.

Don't waste your time and money.

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