How to remove Malware from my iPhone 14 Plus?
I’m pretty sure my iPhone has been attacked by malware. How do I go about getting rid of it and cleaning and protecting my iPhone?
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I’m pretty sure my iPhone has been attacked by malware. How do I go about getting rid of it and cleaning and protecting my iPhone?
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iPhone 14 Plus
Got it! Deleted it. Thanks so much for all the help! Much appreciated!
Got it! Deleted it. Thanks so much for all the help! Much appreciated!
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iPhone User Guide (Table of Contents) - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/guide/iphone/toc
Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support
(https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987)
Hide ads and distractions in Safari on iPhone - Apple Support
(https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/hide-ads-and-distractions-iphdc30e3b86)
•Clear your cache on iPhone - Apple Support
(covers similar details as basic instructions)
..WickedBeauty3..
Should the iPhone only be affected by 'browser pop-ups' or other superficial appearance
of problems, restart the Safari and clean the cache/history to remove the last pages URL
from that browser. Other details follow within page linked:
Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
"To clear your history and cookies, go to Settings > Safari, and tap
Clear History and Website Data. Clearing your history, cookies, and
browsing data from Safari won't change your AutoFill information."
There's almost no likelihood of an up-to-date iPhone, with current iOS, acquiring virus
or malaware; however 'Malwarebytes for iPhone' may be an OK software to use for this.
Malwarebytes - Mobile Security on the App Store (app store DL link)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/malwarebytes-mobile-security/id1327105431
[Read/study, this retail product; is from maker of Malwarebytes for Mac,
and differs from their iOS version. I've no experience with this iOS app.]
Install Malwarebytes for iOS - Malwarebytes Support
https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038521054-Install-Malwarebytes-for-iOS
iOS Security - iPhone Call, Text, and Ad Blocker | Malwarebytes
(Clearing caches, cookies and other browser malcontents, may
be enough to remove odd symptoms from the Safari in iPhone.)
Unless you jailbroke your phone or installed a management profile so you could install an app from outside of the App Store, your phone does not have “malware”.
WickedBeauty3 wrote:
I’m pretty sure my iPhone has been attacked by malware.
Why do you think that? It's very difficult for a phone to be compromised. Usually, what people think is malware is something else. If you describe what you're seeing, perhaps someone can help you get to the bottom of it.
WickedBeauty3 wrote:
Well, I have text messages that state that my phone has leaked out all my private information.
That text message is a scam. It probably has a link in it to a website. The whole point of that text is to scare you into parting with sensitive information. Delete it and mark it as junk.
Thank you. I did everything you suggested and I’ll hope for the best!
Search these forums for malware.
Well, I have text messages that state that my phone has leaked out all my private information.
And yes, I believe there is an app or two that I did not download from the App Store, which is probably the culprit.
Glad to hear it!
How to remove Malware from my iPhone 14 Plus?