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I got this on Snapchat from a friend, i think its a virus trying to steal information.

the link is here «file:///******med.pdf»


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iPhone X, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 27, 2024 1:45 AM

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Apr 27, 2024 1:47 AM in response to Abma1

No matter how advanced the virus/malware/spyware might be, it can't infiltrate iOS/iPadOS devices due to their robust security measures.


iOS / iPadOS devices cannot be infected** with Viruses / Malware / Spyware unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious software or unauthorized apps directly from the internet and installed them on your device or/and have Jailbroken



**The primary reason for this is Sandboxing. All third-party apps are “sandboxed”, so they are restricted from accessing files stored by other apps or from making changes to the device. Sandboxing is designed to prevent apps from gathering or modifying information stored by other apps.


Security of runtime process in iOS and iPadOS - Apple Support



The sandbox on an iPhone is a security feature that creates a restricted environment for each app to run in isolation from other apps and the operating system. It is a core component of iOS's security architecture and plays a crucial role in making iPhones more secure.



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