I used a google search that took me to a different page that showed a pop up massage saying my iphone was hacked. I do not see any change on my iphone or odd activities as yet and my two two factor identification is also on. is there anything to worry about?
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iPhone 6s, iOS 15
It is a scam ignore it.
Scam pop-ups that claim your device is being hacked are unfortunately common tactics used by cybercriminals to try to trick users into taking actions that compromise their security. These pop-ups often attempt to create a sense of urgency to make you panic and take immediate action. Here are some steps you can take to avoid falling victim to these scams:
Remember that legitimate security alerts won't ask you to provide personal information, download software, or call a phone number. If you're unsure about the validity of a pop-up, it's always best to err on the side of caution and follow the steps outlined above to protect yourself.
Give me app for a remote check with a legitimate came up on the middle of the screen that my iPhone had been compromised and I needed to download this antivirus thing and scan it so I scanned it but then in order to go further they want you to pay I did not do that. I’m going to uninstall that app, but the problem was when I was on the Disney site and that window popped up saying I was hacked. I could not get rid of it. I was just stuck there.
I had a message come up on X saying ‘Hackers are watching you’ so I immediately exited and attempted to turn off my iPhone.
However when I went to slide power off I get a message saying ‘iPhone remains findable after power off’ and to click cancel or ok. I haven’t done either as never seen this message before….although only changed my phone last week and this could be first time I have tried to switch it off. Is this common now?
What also concerns me is my Touch ID won’t simply open my phone up now and it is asking me to put in my passcode. I’m loathe to do this if I’ve been hacked and they need my passcode for access. I’m sure touch usually works to open.
Can someone help as I can’t exit or enter my phone without clicking something now!
FcChopper wrote:
What also concerns me is my Touch ID won’t simply open my phone up now and it is asking me to put in my passcode. I’m loathe to do this if I’ve been hacked and they need my passcode for access. I’m sure touch usually works to open.
No one has hacked your phone. If you turned your phone off, you will need a password to unlock it again. That is also normal.
I got a pop up saying that i have been hacked and all my information would be used. I then panicked and clicked on it and downloaded the apt now im worried it was a scam so i cancelled the app. Now im concerned ive actually been hacked
Ive gotten at least 20 of those messages from apple and today a new one from google. i didn’t click on any of then but the google one had went to the app page for me without clicking it. All of them had timers on them but i don’t think it actually meant anything. I don’t know if I’m getting these because someone is spying and tracking where i go because it always seems to pop up on websites that have things like corn videos and video downloading apps for youtube videos. Would this stop if i just avoided those?
A pop up i saw showing your i phone is compromised is it true
What if you click the link but don’t sign up for anything or download anything. I freaked and clicked the thing. It took me to the app store but I didnt download anything.
Has anyone had this recently, which is May 2024?
hacked pop up got me panicking I clicked on the link and downloaded I’m I compromise. What should I do?
Me
Yea it said it will take me to the app store get this app is it a scam?
Is there a “Apple endorsed” App out there that can just check if your phone is…..clean?
D_M_A wrote:
Is there a “Apple endorsed” App out there that can just check if your phone is…..clean?
No.
It’s says that to me today
I did get message that passwords had been compromised after receiving this pop up. What should I do now?
Pop-up message said my iPhone has been hacked, what to do?
