XWorm Virus - Hacked and cloned iPhone 15 Pro Max by RAT virus now being cyberstalked

ReallyImNotCrazy wrote:

1. The same thing is happening to me. Unfortunately, it has been 2.5 YEARS. Apple continues to tell me this is not possible. My cellular provider (Xfinity) says it's an Apple issue. Here are the problems i'm experiencing and have documented evidence that someone has cloned my phone.

settings on iphone get changed

2. SOS and satellite icon randomly appear

Using a phone indoors where building material interferes with cellular reception, or using a phone in an outdoor area where your carrier does not have good cellular coverage, are more likely explanations.

If Vladimir Putin told the successor agency to the KGB to hack your phone – do you really think they would want to make the SOS indication flash on and off to raise your suspicions of compromise? If you are a target with high enough value (e.g., you have access to highly classified information) that a state-level actor is willing to expend the sort of resources it might take to compromise your phone, they aren't going to want you to know the phone is compromised. They're going to do everything possible to make it act normal, as far as you are concerned.

As far as security against ordinary miscreants, you should secure your phone with a passcode that others do not know, and secure your Apple ID / Apple Account with a password that others do not know. Likewise for any other accounts. If someone knows your Apple ID and Apple ID password, it would not take any special "hacking" skills for them to access synchronized data. They could just log in to the Web interface and view or change it.

If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support

Your device is not infected by a virus. If you suspect an issue with your WiFi where someone may be able to access your network, then you will need to secure your connection or choose a different provider if they will not help you.

The XWorm RAT virus (actually malware not a virus) cannot infect an iPhone. There is no known way it can infect an iPhone. The malware has been around at least 5 or 6 years and the FBI would be extremely skeptical of your claims.

Even if it were possible for a RAT virus to infect an iPhone (which it’s not) Apple would have released a security update in the last ) years to block the malware.

Well you’re wrong. Cross platform is not a thing with computer viruses. Even if it were, RAT viruses are about 6 years old, do not infect iOS or Mac devices or services and even if they did, Apple would have released a security update to resolve the issue.

Time to guess again or find a much newer threat.

Apple iOS devices and Mac OS do not share the same vulnerabilities. Looking in Apple forums/communities is counterproductive and will only contribute to your frustration etc.

Multiple posts have explained how it can’t happen and even if it could, 6 year old viruses are rarely a threat, even on Windows. It’s time to let this issue go and move on. It’ll be less stressful and overall will contribute to your better health. Good bless and I hope you have a great week ahead.

If you bothered to pay attention at all, you will see that I was not talking to you.

Since your post appears to have absolutely nothing to do with the topic of this thread, I suggest you stop trying to hijack the discussion and start your own.

The same thing is happening to me. Unfortunately, it has been 2.5 YEARS. Apple continues to tell me this is not possible. My cellular provider (Xfinity) says it's an Apple issue. Here are the problems i'm experiencing and have documented evidence that someone has cloned my phone.

1. settings on iphone get changed
2. SOS and satellite icon randomly appear
3. Someone has attempted to enter my SIM pin and since i changed it, the SIM locked activated
4. Some of my contact photos were changed
5. Use Personal Voice feature shows enabled but i didnt create a personal voice
6. Some phone calls and text messages are not received
7. I name my phone but sometimes the name will change under the General settings
8. When backing up to icloud, all apps will sometimes show 0 data
9. Background sound gets turned off, even if turn off when locked is not enabled
10. Menu items are moved or turned on
11. Game Center is being accessed

There are many many other issues.

I am still looking for help.

Xworm only works on the Windows operating system, it cannot run on the iOS platform.

Thanks for the hurtful and rude comments. I’m not the owner of this post I was just asking if that was possible. I have been dealing with a RAT on my windows devices for years and have noticed crazy **** happening on my iPhone such as Bluetooth turning on and connecting to nearby devices that aren’t mine or people nearby

I also have my FaceTime turned off on all Apple devices and the app deleted but every week FaceTime data shows up under the list of apps with data in iCloud. I make sure it’s removed then all different intervals but no more than two weeks it will show back up.

You know how HomePods connect through the Home app well occasionally they will show ip under my Bluetooth settings and then just as randomly a few hours later disappear from that list.

I was hoping I could look here to find answers for what’s going on on my windows devices just a stab in the dark since I now have diagnosed PTSD because of it. Actually it a lot to explain so it’s related to this thread:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_11-security/remote-accessed-trustedinstaller/07f00ed1-a099-4bcc-bbf9-4164383cb31c?messageId=253821e1-cc3b-47e2-91fa-b9b9a26fbd02&page=1

If you would like more screenshots to definitely show that that thread describes exactly what is happening with my windows devices then I can provide.

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Ive seen the same that you are mentioning, my windows desktop was infected by a remote access Trojan and has created so much persistence that literally the technician at the repair center told me I may never be rid of it. I thought if a Trojan on a windows computer creates code for a cross device platform app, or place files in iCloud Drive if the person uses iCloud for Windows, that the person signs into can’t they gain access in the kind of way? All I know is that randomly my Bluetooth will turn on and connect to devices that aren’t mine. From my windows logs it’s showing information about an apple device and MDM so maybe it crosses platforms in these ways? It the rat performs normal windows or apple process but for its own purposes then malware and systems security enforcements are going to let it pass on by as a normal background process.

Nope. Not happening. This is paranoia taken to extremes.

You provide no evidence at all, and don't even bother to actually describe what you're seeing that makes you think this is happening in the first place.

"They" won't "leave you alone" because "they" don't exist...

Thank you. I honestly take every bit of information about that makes me sleep better sincerely. This stuff is still happening. Those devices screen shots were two days ago. Sincerely does anyone know why my HomePod would behave like that sometimes?

cvkBodhi83 wrote:

Thanks for the hurtful and rude comments. I’m not the owner of this post I was just asking if that was possible. I have been dealing with a RAT on my windows devices for years and have noticed crazy **** happening on my iPhone such as Bluetooth turning on and connecting to nearby devices that aren’t mine or people nearby

There's nothing in those screenshots that indicates that your phone is connecting to strange devices. Unless, of course, the Homepod, Cory's Watch and Cory's Airpods are not yours.

Settings>Bluetooth will show any discoverable BT devices even if they are not ones your phone is paired with. This is normal, expected behavior. It's how you find devices you want to pair with. But, until you actually pair with them, they are not connected to your iPhone.

You’re welcome! You have your path forward. It’s time to move on. Bye