Regarding RAT Viruses on iPhone

Ignore it. That malware only affects Windows.

For reference, a trojan isn't a virus.

SravanKrA: In this case, the 'RAT' term refers to Remote Access Trojan.

KiltedTim: Someone going to that link on Windows could get exposed to an actual threat, not just a scam.

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racerhomie wrote:

Clear the cache of your Safari, and move along. Also, update your software from the Settings>General>Software Update. This should fix your issues.

There were no issues to begin with.

There is no such thing. It’s a complete scam.

Don’t worry about it. Just move on.

You should really update to the current version of ios anyway. It does contain a number of security updates.

Unless you have jailbroken your phone, there are no viruses that can infect it. You nave noting to worry about.

You might find these articles helpful:

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

Safety Check for an iPhone with iOS 16 or later - Apple Support

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

racerhomie wrote:

Clear the cache of your Safari, and move along. Also, update your software from the Settings>General>Software Update. This should fix your issues.

What issues do you think there are that need fixing?

Clear the cache of your Safari, and move along. Also, update your software from the Settings>General>Software Update. This should fix your issues.

No, iPhones are not susceptible to viruses. You likely fell for a phishing link and that’s it. Next time don’t interact with those and just close out of it. One thing you should do is update your iPhone to iOS 18.3.1, as it addresses 30 security vulnerabilities in the most recent updates.

In cellular services, RAT stands for Radio Access Technology. It refers to the type of network technology your iPhone is using to connect to a mobile network, such as:

• GSM (2G)
• UMTS (3G)
• LTE (4G)
• NR (5G, New Radio)

On an iPhone, you can see the RAT in use by going to:

Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Options → Voice & Data (this will show options like LTE, 5G Auto, 5G On, etc.).

If you're using Field Test Mode (*3001#12345#* → Dial → Swipe down for 'Serving Cell Info'), you can also check the current RAT in more detail.

Understand RAT concerning Cellular Networks.

• Cellular networks use different Radio Access Technologies (RATs) for communication. Common RATs include GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long-Term Evolution), and 5G NR (New Radio).
• Each RAT represents a different generation or technology level in mobile communication.
• Network retention usually refers to a device's ability to maintain a connection to a specific network (e.g., GSM, CDMA, LTE) while moving between different areas or cells.

You may have checked the current LTE band/5G/4G/3G by dialing *3001#12345#* and pressing the call button and then selecting the Serving cell info option and then looked at MISC

See the pic below which is self-explanatory