Slow iPhone with virus warnings and connectivity issues

I keep getting messages that says my phone is full of viruses and will cry soon. My iPhone is slowing down a lot and I also get messages that says they cannot connect to whatever I’m trying to reach. Says my iPhone is full of viruses and will cry soon. I also get many messages saying that I cannot connect to whatever item I’m trying to reach.u


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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 22, 2024 6:36 PM

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Dec 22, 2024 6:43 PM in response to jefflilli39

Your phone has neither a virus or malware. If you are visiting a website, then that site is paid to send you that message and is either trying to get you to download additional software or get your personal information.


If it comes from a message or email, then it is a phishing attempting to do the same thing.

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


For more details, provide a screenshot of what your are seeing and we can provide specific instructions on avoiding this fake message.

Dec 22, 2024 6:40 PM in response to jefflilli39

Are you seeing something as shown in the pic below? This is neither a hack nor a virus. It is spam and you can get rid of it. Read below...


Then probably you have accepted an offer or subscribed for a spam Calendar accidentally. Watch the GIF below to know how to unsubscribe from these alerts. Look for an unknown Calendar on the device under subscribed calendars.


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