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Possible Malware or Spyware checkup tool recommendation

Hi,

I read an article on here (link: Does the iPad need Norton antivirus if it… - Apple Community) that stated there's no need to install any virus software on an iPhone or Mac. I followed the recommendations which has been very helpful (such as installing 1Blocker). I've been having issues with my bank account getting hacked multiple times over the past year, and am trying to exhaust all options to make sure that it doesn't happen again. This also means I need to change a lot of passwords and account login names.


While I've done all the steps that the bank's cyber security team has asked, I wondered if it would be helpful to run a malware/spyware scan on my iPhone and iPad, just to eliminate any potential breaches that might have originated from my devices. This would be a one-time scan since having a subscription seems unnecessary.


Does anyone recommended a malware/spyware tool to use? Am I overthinking this too much (probably, lol). In the end, I feel confident that my devices or the iOS are not the cause of the hacks, but eliminating as many access points as I can. Most likely it's a data breach that somehow either involved my bank or my account was somehow linked to a breach, even though my passwords are all unique through Apple's passwords manager on my iOS.


Also should mention that I'm up-to-date on my iOS software (15.4.1).


Thank you!



Posted on Apr 20, 2022 8:16 PM

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Apr 21, 2022 1:57 AM in response to jpico774

Most antivirus apps for your iPhone aren't really designed to find viruses. They are often security programs that bundle multiple functions to justify the price asked. It is quite difficult for security software makers to make a really good antivirus app, because Apple has pretty much boarded up the system.


To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:

Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support

 

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

 

Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. 

Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support 

 

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

 

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

 

 


Possible Malware or Spyware checkup tool recommendation

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