My iPhone is hacked
My phone is hacked and when I factory reset it they are back in it within minutes. What kind of virus is it and how do I get rid of it.
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iPhone 14, iOS 16
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My phone is hacked and when I factory reset it they are back in it within minutes. What kind of virus is it and how do I get rid of it.
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iPhone 14, iOS 16
Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support
Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support
Related materials:
Personal Safety User Guide
Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support
> open the Table of Contents and review the articles
A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security by clicking on this link --> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."
Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support
Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support
Related materials:
Personal Safety User Guide
Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support
> open the Table of Contents and review the articles
A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security by clicking on this link --> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."
My phone is hacked and when I factory reset it they are back in it within minutes.
No, if you haven't jailbroken your iPhone, it's not possible.
What kind of virus is it and how do I get rid of it.
Do you use an antivirus app?
If so, remove it.
Most antivirus apps for your iPhone aren't really designed to find viruses. They are often security programs that bundle multiple functions to justify the price asked. It is quite difficult for security software makers to make a really good antivirus app, because Apple has pretty much boarded up the system.
liatsuzie wrote:
My phone is hacked and when I factory reset it they are back in it within minutes. What kind of virus is it and how do I get rid of it.
What makes you think your phone has been hacked? The likelihood that that has happened is pretty close to zero. But, there are lots of other things that can go wrong. If you explain exactly what you're seeing, you'll get more than generic advice.
My iPhone is hacked