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I opened a pdf file from an unknown email. Should I be worried if my iPhone got hacked?

I opened a pdf file from an unknown email. The pdf file was nothing related to me. Should be worried about if my iphone got hacked?



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iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on May 14, 2022 11:46 AM

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Posted on May 14, 2022 11:47 AM

Mere clicking on a link does not affect much. Do not divulge any personal credentials. You are safe till then.

Clicking on links merely sends a response to the server hosting the link that a human is present. They can't do anything else except to keep sending such links again and again in the hope that you may give out some info.

  1. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device and payment methods
  2. Beware of Phishing


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May 14, 2022 11:47 AM in response to Lolaboy

Mere clicking on a link does not affect much. Do not divulge any personal credentials. You are safe till then.

Clicking on links merely sends a response to the server hosting the link that a human is present. They can't do anything else except to keep sending such links again and again in the hope that you may give out some info.

  1. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device and payment methods
  2. Beware of Phishing


I opened a pdf file from an unknown email. Should I be worried if my iPhone got hacked?

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