has anyone received a screen alert saying your phone has just been hacked?

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has anyone received a screen alert saying your phone has just been hacked?

This pop-up screen on my phone appeared to come from apple. it showed a list of compromised apps such as iCloud, etc and bottom of the screen showed a "REPAIR" button. Whjern i pressed it , it took me to APP Store to purchase an App that looked like "fty..." something which was just a normal app cleaning thing something like that.

I cant find that screen notification now which is odd! so i cant grab a screen shot.

Could this be a clever trick to buy someones App. if so, i think that is bloody unacceptable to trick you into thinking yuour phone is hacked.

Has anyone experienced this screen alert?

Posted on Oct 27, 2025 2:59 AM

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Rudegar

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Oct 27, 2025 3:07 AM in response to CrankyMac

if you mean some random internet popup that make fake claims to attempt to do phishing, then yeah plenty of people gotten those

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

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Phishing - Wikipedia

you would be well advised not to click "repair" "buttons with links to pages which really like you to type in your account and password and creditcard info and the likes

if you did so anyway try reading

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

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Oct 27, 2025 3:15 AM in response to CrankyMac

Was this a true notification, or was it something you saw in Safari?

Learn how to block annoying pop-up ads in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac using the tips in this support article —> Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support

Also: Customize website notifications in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

and: Change Websites settings in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

If you did enter credit card information, contact the card issuer immediately.

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FelipeV

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Oct 27, 2025 4:29 AM in response to CrankyMac

Ignore it. Your phone is not hacked.

The ad is a worthless scam.

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Oct 28, 2025 3:24 AM in response to Rudegar

I thought it might. i did press REPAIR because the screen looked professional with APPLE at the top however it was suspicious as it flashed by so quickly and couldnt have been a real notification because I couldnt retrieve it to inspect it closer.

On pressing "Repair" it took me to Apps Store to buy an App which did not belong to Apple anyway.

Many thanks for your input.

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has anyone received a screen alert saying your phone has just been hacked?

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