Malware pop up scam on Iphone

When I was on safari on my Iphone, I received a pop up scam for a virus. I accidentally clicked on open app store. I did not download the app. But since I clicked up app store, do I have a malware on my iphone?

Posted on Oct 17, 2024 7:41 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2024 8:06 AM

No, that cannot happen simply by clicking a link. You would have to do something else, like choosing to fill in personal information on the site it sends you to.


The worst that can come of clicking the link - without doing anything else - is they can confirm who responded, and you may now see more of such junk.

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Oct 17, 2024 8:13 AM in response to Kurt Lang

And just because I was curious, I went to the linked site. It presents this simple page:


Clicking the DOWNLOAD button opens the App Store to their useless VPN app.



In other words, it's a scam to get the unwary to download an app that provides no security whatsoever, in the hopes you'll pony up for the In-App purchases.


I WILL be reporting this vendor, and so should you.

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