iPhone Hacked
I accidentally clicked a website and a message popped saying my iPhone has been hacked and is now being monitored. Is that true? How do I check my device? What do I do to secure my phone?
Apple Watch Series 1, watchOS 6
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It is bogus. They are trying to scare you so they can either phish for your information or get you to buy something you do not need or want
Learn how to block annoying pop-up ads in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac using the tips in this support article —> Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support.
Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. These support articles have some guidelines:
About identifying legitimate emails from the App Store and iTunes Store --> Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash --> Avoid Apple Cash scams - Apple Support
Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw
About Gift Card Scams --> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support
If you are uncertain about a message and a resource provided in that message, do not click on any links in the message. Try to independently verify the resource by going to a support article page on apple.com and use the instructions in the article to verify though Apple itself, or your Apple device features such as Settings or an Apple app, what the message is claiming. To ask Apple start at this web page: Official Apple Support