What can I do after detected under mirai malware attack

iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on May 31, 2022 4:33 AM

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May 31, 2022 5:01 AM in response to jatin0103

Be sure to not do anything, do not download anything.


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

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


Safari browser can have history wiped and quit; a browser get faked-out

and may need force-quit. Sometimes these frauds can get out of hand.

But mostly the problem happens, in how you deal with phony scams.


• Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages - Apple Community

//discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071


• How to install adware - Apple Community

//discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471


There are other instructive Apple support sites; and a few good user tips.


Malwarebytes for Mac (14-day trial) ~ free download:

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac-download


• Protecting against malware in macOS - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/guide/security/protecting-against-malware-sec469d47bd8/web


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