Can updated iPhones get viruses or malware?

Can iPhones that have been updated to the latest version have viruses or malware


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iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 21, 2025 3:13 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2025 4:02 PM

There are no viruses in the wild that can infect an iPhone that has not been jailbroken.

The only way to get 'malware' is to jailbreak your phone or side load an app from outside of the App Store.

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Can updated iPhones get viruses or malware?

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