Can my iPhone be hacked?

so i was scrolling thru fb and saw a news and i tried to click and somethign showed that hackers are tracking me and i click on the ok for preitection and an app pop up to install. is my phine safe or should i clear everyrhing on my phone?


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iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 7:33 AM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2023 7:39 AM

What you saw was a scam. If you click to install you will be INSTALLING malware, not protecting your phone. Report it to Facebook, and never again click on a link that says your phone has been hacked or has viruses. And if you entered any personal information such as a credit card call your card issuer and report the transaction as fraud and have them cancel and re-issue the card. Here’s more information-->Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams


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Dec 19, 2023 7:39 AM in response to melchini

What you saw was a scam. If you click to install you will be INSTALLING malware, not protecting your phone. Report it to Facebook, and never again click on a link that says your phone has been hacked or has viruses. And if you entered any personal information such as a credit card call your card issuer and report the transaction as fraud and have them cancel and re-issue the card. Here’s more information-->Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams


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