Virus concern after clicking pop-ups on phone in dev mode

S4w wrote:

is there a way to tell if my phone is hacked or not?

Your iPhone was not hacked.

A website pop-up is nothing more than a clever HTML code that anyone can write in a simple text editor.

<button onclick="alert('This is a simple pop-up!')">Show Pop-up</button>

You can’t believe everything you see! 🫪

I FOUND THAT ( AuthKitUiService ) BEEN OPERATING FOR AN HOUR AND 43 MINUTES!!!!!

That’s a normal process.

Smiliñ 😎 Brian

is there a possibility that I might’ve got a virus or something from it ?

No, unless you provided personal information like your Apple Account and Password.

No need to check your iPhone. It does not have a virus.

"[...]but it kinda weird that it directed me to the app and honestly it got me worried if clicking the pop up would cause something to my phone by using the app to breach into my phone or something like that[...]"

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If Concerned for a Breach:

Clear the an iPhone:

The only way of removing a breach would be to reset the iPhone. There is something going around, when you screen is taken over --and, to be blunt, I've been through it myself. The passwords are grabbed as enter them --quite a thought. I had to reset it over WiFi, and not logout of of iCloud from Settings. I set it up from there, reinstalling apps and everything. So, backup what you can. From Malwarebtyes: [updated] A DarkSword hangs over unpatched iPhones - Malwarebytes

"Thanks for your reply: so I’ve been over stressing myself? but what about the article you sent me? And thanks again for the user tips"

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Are your Over-stressing?

I can't speak for you. But, if it were me, and I accidentally downloaded and installed an app that is of third-party, involuntarily, I would remove it immediately(hold down until it wiggles and then tap the "x") and just not open it. If opened, I would remove it and would change my Apple Credentials, starting with a new password. Being a bit concerning seeing my screen moving about, I contacted Apple Support. In the long run, they had my perform the reset and my iPhone has been fine every since. So, if so concerned, I'd say backup your items and then perform the reset.

Thank you for sharing your concerns. 😉

Follow these steps:

1. Open Settings
2. Scroll down ↓ and select Apps
3. Scroll down ↓ and select Safari
4. Scroll down ↓ and tap "Clear History & Website Data"

Swipe up ↑ to close the Settings App.

All done. ✅

Smiliñ 😎 Brian

You might want to remember that the site.....where you talk to people or AI and try to guess who you were talking to......was paid to display the pop up ads that were trying to trick you into buying useless software for an issue that does not exist on your iPhone.

Might be a site that you would want to avoid.

"Thanks for the reply: im sorry to hear that you went through that but I’ve read the article you sent few times and the pop up that I accidentally clicked sent me to a legit app, so does that make a difference in my case ? and is there a way to tell if my phone is hacked or not?"

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No. You are not going to know. If you're not having this hovering issue, then there is no concern for it. It can happen to anyone out there.

AuthKitUiService:

This is meant to Two-Factor Authentication, and other items. So, you are fine. Just be certain to upgrade your iPhone to the latest-compatible iOS version.

Use my User Tips:

• Computer:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip
• Cellular: Use an iPhone 12 or later, that is using 5G, in order to updateover Cellular - User Tip

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update

"I hope you can answer to reply where I cleared something out"

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See here: DNS, HTTP Proxy in Wi-Fi: Purpose and safety of disabling? - Apple Community. I've replied with a more, general answer, as it's already been replied to with a more definitive one.

All the best.

-TheLittles