So basically im using facebook on my google search engine and i click on a link, it shows the google kinda pop up and its in all caps saying “your iphones being hacked! Take action now! You will d-e” now im kind of scared but nothings happend yet but something might. I have heebie jeebies now 😐
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iPhone 13, iOS 18
it's a scam.
Many malicious sites use these popups with varying degrees of warnings, threats, and other scare tactics to trick users into believing their system or personal data is at risk, usually with some miraculous action you need to take *right now* (such as clicking a link) to connect you with someone who can 'help'. That 'help' comes at a cost, and is where the real risk is... either because you need to pay to 'recover' your system, or you're tricked into running some software that gives them access to your machine.
It's a scam. Don't be fooled. Also don't be worried that viewing such a site can do any actual harm.
it's a scam.
Many malicious sites use these popups with varying degrees of warnings, threats, and other scare tactics to trick users into believing their system or personal data is at risk, usually with some miraculous action you need to take *right now* (such as clicking a link) to connect you with someone who can 'help'. That 'help' comes at a cost, and is where the real risk is... either because you need to pay to 'recover' your system, or you're tricked into running some software that gives them access to your machine.
It's a scam. Don't be fooled. Also don't be worried that viewing such a site can do any actual harm.
Thank you so much! This helped me really understand :)
Potential iPhone hacking scam on Facebook via Google search
