Is it possible for a website to infect my iPhone with Virus?

I went to a downloading website that a wikiHow article told me to and suddenly the website started being sketchy and redirected to a page with a devious attempt to trick people into thinking their phone has viruses.


It said that my phone has 161 or so viruses, that iOS is damaged by 16% and that it's gonna corrupt all my personal information, like photos, files, notes and contacts. It even disguised as Google, but the domain gave it out.


I tried running a JavaScript bookmark that extracts the source code on them, which didn't work. I was too nervous and closed the tab.


Does that mean my phone necessarily has a virus?


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Posted on Jul 2, 2024 11:13 PM

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Jul 3, 2024 2:32 AM in response to SlushIce


Most likely not any traditional would get past Apple's secure

garden; where most things can't make the trip. Other things

such as user-fear, may drive one into loading anti-virus; or

additional unnecessary software, into a macOS or iOS..


Clear the history, cache, and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/105082


• How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | FTC Consumer info

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


Scams, phishing and other tricks to get untoward items

installed are up to the user to avoid. Spam & popups

can also appear to be something they are not. Often

these are junk; web browsers may attract, when they

are misdirected into shady pages or seedy sites.


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

//support.apple.com/en-us/102568


A few good support articles and some time; also knowing

to reset the Apple systems or restart; clearing page history

in Safari or other browser, can stop a repeat appearance of

junk pages or bad sites online. [No anti-virus is needed.]


Some items are created to target your product, to make it

seem there is a problem; to keep you looking elsewhere.

Items you browse & install in your device, but don't need.


How to delete an app that has a configuration profile on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/108426


Some items had been removed from the App store, which

attracted trash into your Apple product; these have been

removed; but still might have left a profile behind.


Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/102445

Some items for macOS also may apply to iOS.


Jul 3, 2024 10:14 AM in response to SlushIce

Is it possible for a website to infect my iPhone with Virus?


No.


It said that my phone has 161 or so viruses, that iOS is damaged by 16% and that it's gonna ...


... etc.


Everything is says is a lie intended to defraud you. Ignore it. Close the page. Then read Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages - Apple Community. Then tell your friends, and have them tell their friends. These scams are very common.

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