My iPhone 6 had iOS 8 virus scan should I call apple

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My iPhone 6 had iOS 8 virus scan should I call apple

after clicking wrong website by sliding down my safari pop up said virus detected and it happened so quick and lead me to life lock what should I do

Posted on Apr 18, 2015 9:34 PM

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petermac87

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Apr 18, 2015 9:39 PM in response to michaelfrommaurertown

Ignore it. Shut Safari. Go to Safari settings in General and delete Website Data. It is not possible to get a virus on an iPhone unless it has been Jailbroken.

Cheers

Pete

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Apr 18, 2015 9:44 PM in response to michaelfrommaurertown

OK I was freaked I started checking my bank app and couldn't get in so I was freakin

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Apr 18, 2015 9:50 PM in response to petermac87

SO I have nothing to worry about when it put me to life lock I actually downloaded it so I'm ok ?

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petermac87

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Apr 18, 2015 9:59 PM in response to michaelfrommaurertown

Delete the App.

Cheers

Pete

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snapfold

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Oct 14, 2015 11:41 AM in response to petermac87

Thank you! So easy. Wish I read this BEFORE I gave them access to my desktop. I think all they wanted was the $400 to remove it though.

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petermac87

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Oct 14, 2015 11:46 AM in response to snapfold

snapfold wrote:

Thank you! So easy. Wish I read this BEFORE I gave them access to my desktop. I think all they wanted was the $400 to remove it though.

If you gave them access to your Mac then that is different. They now have remote access to your Mac to pick through what data they wish. It has been compromised. Back up your data, erase your Hared Drive and reinstall your OSX, as well as notifying your Bank and changing all your secure passwords.

pete

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