You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

how can i check for viruses

I was on the internet looking at a normal site when I had a warning pop up that said I my iPhone is infected with 19 viruses. How can I check?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 23, 2024 4:05 PM

Reply
3 replies

Jan 23, 2024 4:09 PM in response to Martin1109

There are NO known viruses for iPhone. All such messages you see are SCAMS designed to scare you into buying software you don't need and simply won't work on an iPhone. Simply ignore these scams and NEVER interact with them or EVER give them any information.


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


Jan 23, 2024 4:08 PM in response to Martin1109

Your phone does not have a virus.


The "message" was a common scam that is trying to trick you into buying useless software or worse.....getting you to reveal personal information like your Apple ID and Password.


Never click or tap on a link in a message like this.


Close the message, delete if possible and move on.


Do the same for other similar scams.

how can i check for viruses

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.