does an iphone need to have a virus protection app installed?

i was surfing the internet doing nothing wrong just looking though my mail and a screen popped up saying my iphone is in need of a deep cleaning app to free of any problems it’s having and suggested a cleaning app but not from the app store so i thought i’d ask for opinions? thanks iphone 15pro max with a TB installed

iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 27, 2023 4:19 AM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2023 4:22 AM

All such messages are scams presented by criminals. Close the offending page and avoid sites that are involved in such bogus advertising tactics.


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does an iphone need to have a virus protection app installed?

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