I have been scammed with an sms link - can the scammer get access to other passwords stored on iPhone or my account?

Hi Alex,

Thanks for sharing your concern. It sounds like you’ve already taken the right steps by blocking your credit card quickly, which is great. Let me help clarify things for you.

iPhones are designed with strong security measures, and it’s extremely unlikely that visiting a scam webpage or entering details could install a virus or compromise your device. Passwords stored in iCloud Keychain are encrypted and secure. The risk is limited to the information you entered on the scam website.

The bank’s advice to run a virus scanner on your iPhone isn’t applicable because iPhones don’t have traditional antivirus apps—iOS doesn’t allow malware to run. A factory reset is also unnecessary unless your phone shows unusual behavior, like apps you didn’t install or other strange activity.

To stay safe, monitor your financial accounts for any suspicious activity, update your iPhone to the latest iOS version, and consider changing passwords for critical accounts just to be cautious. Enabling two-factor authentication on your accounts is also a good idea.

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DT