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Blaisy53 Author

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Is it possible to hack the iPhone camera?

Hi had an email saying my camera has been hacked is it possible to hack the iPhone cameras. It’s an iPhone 12 mini Thanks

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iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 2:07 AM

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Servant of Cats

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Posted on Oct 18, 2023 2:16 AM

Sounds like a "phishing" message. If you click on any "helpful" link, or contact any "helpful" "tech support" people using a number sent in the message, that is when they will scam you and/or get you to install an app on your iPhone that perhaps you really do not want on your iPhone.

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-tech-support-scams

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

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