Hello, i got a pop up on my safari page saying “a hacker is watching you” and i clicked on it and it redirected me to the apple store. I did not install anything but i want to be sure my phone is ok. What should i do?
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iPhone 13, iOS 15
Your phone is fine, it's just an add trying to trick you into buying worthless software. Ignore it.
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Your phone is fine, it's just an add trying to trick you into buying worthless software. Ignore it.
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
"Phishing popup: Hello, i got a pop up on my safari page saying 'a hacker is watching you' and i clicked on it and it redirected me to the apple store. I did not install anything but i want to be sure my phone is ok. What should i do?"
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Report this to Apple:
Take a screenshot of this message. Forward this screenshot of the message as an attachment to Apple using this eMail address: reportphishing@apple.com. In the comments pane, inform Apple of what the attachment is all about: an eMail containing an attachment of harassment. Use my User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tip
Phishing popup
