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Spy or malware apps can access to iPhone?

I think I’ve installed an app from a fake pop up alert on safari in my old iPhone 7 ios 15.5 . Because I was dumb, so now I know that these apps are spy ware apps. and I’m worried if I was hacked and seen trough my iPhone camera.

does Apple let these apps get installed outside App Store? and what are the signs that shows that I could be watched and hacked?



iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 4:47 AM

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Sep 24, 2023 9:37 AM in response to Popup70

If you want, you can read the Apple articles below to keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles: 

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

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

 

See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

 

Delete suspicious content from your devices

Delete suspicious content from your devices – Apple Support (UK)


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.

 

Personal Safety User Guide -> Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (UK)


Manage and use your Apple ID -> Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


(if you haven't already done this) Two-factor authentication for Apple ID -> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


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