iPhone potentially hacked...how would you know?

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iPhone potentially hacked...how would you know?

Hi,

My Hubby has just clicked on a link via text message on his iPhone SE (2 years old) thinking it was a missed delivery.

Apparently "Kevin" missed us and it said to rearrange delivery click on the link which was supposedly for Evri but ended with a .ru domain and the text was from what looked like another phone number.

I was too late, he's already clicked the link and although the page didn't load fully and he closed it, he still clicked the link.

Is there a way to see if his phone has been hacked? He doesn't seem bothered but he's got banking apps on there and all sorts and I'm bothered! I'm worried "Kevin" is going to get into bank accounts, use data and maybe use the number to ring and text other people!!!!! I've said do a factory reset but he's refusing as he can't remember his passwords for different things.

Please can anyone tell me if there's a way to check if an iPhone has been hacked without doing a factory reset?

Thanks.

iPhone SE (Gen 3)

Posted on Aug 8, 2022 9:31 AM

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Answer 1

Aug 8, 2022 10:01 AM in response to Mrwhippet

Mrwhippet wrote:

Thanks. So clicking these links via text doesn't download viruses then? (Please be kind if that sounds thick, I'm learning!!)

There are currently no viruses that will affect an iPhone unless it has been jailbroken. So, as long as you don't do that, and don't give random websites private information. You should be fine.

And great job recognizing that it was a scam, by the way!

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Katana-San

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Aug 8, 2022 9:35 AM in response to Mrwhippet

Hello ~ Did he provide any personal details? Just to allay your concerns take a look here…

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

You can also change the Apple ID password if you like.

~Katana-San~

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Answer 3

Aug 8, 2022 9:47 AM in response to Mrwhippet

An iPhone can’t be hacked just by visiting a website, and the probability of it being hacked any other way is minuscule.

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WheelieNick

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Aug 8, 2022 9:58 AM in response to Mrwhippet

These scams are meant. to get you to give your personal information, If you didn't did that, your'e good

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Mrwhippet Author

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Aug 8, 2022 9:47 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thanks so these links don't install nasties onto iPhones (just so we know for the future) I've heard all sorts of things like viruses affecting Facebook, WhatsApp etc so it would be nice to be educated into how these things work!

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Mrwhippet Author

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Aug 8, 2022 9:41 AM in response to Mrwhippet

Hi thanks for your quick reply. No he's not entered any personal details-is this likely to be a scam to get details rather than something that installs malware or nasties?

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