How to check for viruses on iPhone?

Got a message from Apple about virus 4 on iphone8. Or how to check for viruses?


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iPhone 8

Posted on May 29, 2023 6:21 AM

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Posted on May 29, 2023 6:29 AM

Hello O-h-l-o7!


⚠️Scam Alert⚠️


Your iPhone cannot get a virus unless it has been jailbroken.


Here’s how to Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support.


Don’t do anything with the message that might indicate you have received it, such as opening, replying, etc., if you haven’t already. Of course, you needn’t worry if you have replied, as it’s not the end of the world. It’ll just notify the scammers that you’ve successfully received the message, therefore you might continue to get messages like these, maybe in greater quantities.


I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!


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May 29, 2023 6:29 AM in response to O-h-I-o7

Hello O-h-l-o7!


⚠️Scam Alert⚠️


Your iPhone cannot get a virus unless it has been jailbroken.


Here’s how to Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support.


Don’t do anything with the message that might indicate you have received it, such as opening, replying, etc., if you haven’t already. Of course, you needn’t worry if you have replied, as it’s not the end of the world. It’ll just notify the scammers that you’ve successfully received the message, therefore you might continue to get messages like these, maybe in greater quantities.


I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!


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