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User profile for user: scm914
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User level: Level 1
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Iphone warning

Is this message legit? Popped up on my iPhone:


Apple security

Hackers are watching you!

Your Apple iPhone connection has been hacked

and someone is watching on you! Please do not

close this page. If you don't fix this in two

minutes, the hacker will reveal your identity and

send your browsing history and front-facing

camera photos to everyone in your contacts!

1 seconds 18 seconds

Recovery method:

Step 1: Click the "Connection Protection" button

below.

Step 2: You will be redirected to the App Store.

Step 3: Install and run the recommended

protection app to recover your Apple iPhone.

Protect your connection

Posted on Jul 1, 2022 4:23 PM

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User profile for user: Alexander_7
Alexander_7
User level: Level 4
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Posted on Jul 1, 2022 4:29 PM

This definitely is not a real apple notification. Please review these resources.


About pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support


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


Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


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