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Clicked an unsubscribed link in email on iPhone. Can I be hacked?

Hi,


In a moment of sheer stupidity I clicked on an unsubscribe link on an email on my gmail on my iPhone.

then I clicked unsubscribe link on Safari. I know iPhones are super safe and I cleared my safari history but could I have downloaded any malware. My phone seems normal, no suspicious apps. Is there anything more I can do to make sure all is ok?

I know now that it will lead to more spam I don’t way I clicked the links?


thanks for your help in advance


Posted on Sep 12, 2022 6:37 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2022 6:45 AM

Maro9000 wrote:

Hi,

In a moment of sheer stupidity I clicked on an unsubscribe link on an email on my gmail on my iPhone.
then I clicked unsubscribe link on Safari. I know iPhones are super safe and I cleared my safari history but could I have downloaded any malware. My phone seems normal, no suspicious apps. Is there anything more I can do to make sure all is ok?
I know now that it will lead to more spam I don’t way I clicked the links?

thanks for your help in advance


If it ain't broke don't fix it.


I would not have the slightest hesitation simply moving on and not worrying about this.

I do not see how you would drill down on this further...


for review:


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls ...


Effective defenses against malware and other threats… - Apple Community

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community



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Question marked as Best reply

Sep 12, 2022 6:45 AM in response to Maro9000

Maro9000 wrote:

Hi,

In a moment of sheer stupidity I clicked on an unsubscribe link on an email on my gmail on my iPhone.
then I clicked unsubscribe link on Safari. I know iPhones are super safe and I cleared my safari history but could I have downloaded any malware. My phone seems normal, no suspicious apps. Is there anything more I can do to make sure all is ok?
I know now that it will lead to more spam I don’t way I clicked the links?

thanks for your help in advance


If it ain't broke don't fix it.


I would not have the slightest hesitation simply moving on and not worrying about this.

I do not see how you would drill down on this further...


for review:


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls ...


Effective defenses against malware and other threats… - Apple Community

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community



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