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Says my has been infected

I caught a warning, it’s from Apple security that my phone is at risk for being hacked. It’s asking me to press OK so that my phone will be protected. Do I press OK?

iPhone 4s, iOS 9

Posted on Aug 29, 2023 11:45 PM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2023 3:38 AM

You don't have any viruses on your phone, it is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software. It is not from Apple security.

Read more about it here -

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


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Says my has been infected

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