O6/20/23 has anyone been infected with IPhone malware in or around this date

I have lost trust in Apple security, my IPhone was infected with malware despite also having an anti virus program. Within 24hs all of my personal information was dumped on the dark web.Has anyone recently been exposed with IPhone malware, how can I be sure it’s gone

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 17, 2023 12:18 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2023 3:17 PM

You have proven why anti-virus is not recommended. Their sole purpose is to collect money from you and scare you into thinking that you need to continue the service.


As for the malware, it is not possible to remotely install malware on your iPhone. It is possible that you were a target of a phishing attempt to get your Apple ID and password. Nothing will stop you from giving this valuable information away and when you do, the security of your Apple account is compromised and has nothing to do with your device.


Please review these two articles on how to avoid phishing attempts and what to do if your account has been compromised.

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

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

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Jul 17, 2023 3:17 PM in response to pic43

You have proven why anti-virus is not recommended. Their sole purpose is to collect money from you and scare you into thinking that you need to continue the service.


As for the malware, it is not possible to remotely install malware on your iPhone. It is possible that you were a target of a phishing attempt to get your Apple ID and password. Nothing will stop you from giving this valuable information away and when you do, the security of your Apple account is compromised and has nothing to do with your device.


Please review these two articles on how to avoid phishing attempts and what to do if your account has been compromised.

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

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

Jul 17, 2023 4:26 PM in response to pic43

Since there are no viruses that affect iPhones, there is no justification to use any so-called "anti-virus" program.


I suspect that whatever or whoever is alleging your personal information was "dumped on the dark web" is attempting to defraud you. It's a pathetic, nonsense scare tactic.


Either that, or you really lost control of your Apple ID. If you have reason to suspect that is the case, then proceed as described in If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support. Be sure to read the Signs that your Apple ID has been compromised. If they do not describe your actual circumstances, then educate yourself: Learn how to recognize and avoid phishing scams.

Jul 17, 2023 2:47 PM in response to pic43

pic43 wrote:

I have lost trust in Apple security, my IPhone was infected with malware despite also having an anti virus program. Within 24hs all of my personal information was dumped on the dark web.Has anyone recently been exposed with IPhone malware, how can I be sure it’s gone

There is no known malware/spware/virus/hack for a non jailbroken iphone. There is no need for any anti-virus app for an iphone.

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