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Q: Security warning keeps popping up in Safari

I keep getting a security warning that pops up in Safari everytime I open it. I can't access Safari ever since I tried going to a particular website on my 4S.

iPhone 4S, iOS 8.3

Posted on May 23, 2015 8:11 PM

by Niel,Solvedanswer
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A:

Click here and follow the instructions in the first paragraph of the last section.

 

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Posted on May 23, 2015 8:15 PM

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  • by Niel,Solvedanswer

    Niel Niel May 23, 2015 8:15 PM in response to evanburton8
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    May 23, 2015 8:15 PM in response to evanburton8

    Click here and follow the instructions in the first paragraph of the last section.

     

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  • by evanburton8,

    evanburton8 evanburton8 May 23, 2015 8:21 PM in response to Niel
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    May 23, 2015 8:21 PM in response to Niel

    Thanks for the quick response Niel. I just checked my settings and my Fraudulent Website Warning was already on. In Safari it says "Reported Phising Website Ahead" however, there is also a http://www.securitywarns.com Security Error. Call helpline 1-877-664-9639. Of course I won't go to the website (even if I could, but I can't since my Safari is locked on this page) or call the phone number. Any other suggestions? It appears to be a virus.

  • by evanburton8,

    evanburton8 evanburton8 May 23, 2015 8:24 PM in response to Niel
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    May 23, 2015 8:24 PM in response to Niel

    Neil,

     

    Please disregard the above note. You are a rockstar and solved my issue. Thank you very much!! Truly.

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel May 23, 2015 8:25 PM in response to evanburton8
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    May 23, 2015 8:25 PM in response to evanburton8

    You need to clear those entries, including the one for the warning, from Safari.

     

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  • by anniemaelou,

    anniemaelou anniemaelou May 24, 2015 1:07 PM in response to Niel
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    May 24, 2015 1:07 PM in response to Niel

    Neil, I appear to have missed something. I did everything you and evanburton8 suggested, and am still having the same issue. Please advise. Thanks!

  • by anniemaelou,

    anniemaelou anniemaelou May 24, 2015 1:14 PM in response to anniemaelou
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    May 24, 2015 1:14 PM in response to anniemaelou

    Niel (sorry for spelling your name wrong), I figured it out. Whew! Thanks for being such an active member of the community. Ann

  • by GT350_R,

    GT350_R GT350_R May 26, 2015 8:10 AM in response to evanburton8
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    May 26, 2015 8:10 AM in response to evanburton8

    What I did was to shut down my WIFI and Cellular connections on the iPad just to be safe.  Then I did the steps listed in the link from the earlier post, I also had to clear the Browsing History.  Doing this I was able to get the looping Security error to stop.  I also called the phone number and had some fun with the people at that number who pretend to be a real Security outfit.  They are not a Security firm, they are hacks trying to get access to your PC so they can install software and steal and cheat from you.  Do Not Trust Them!  They are only a pretend security company only out to hack your PC and do harm. 

  • by Scoshigal,

    Scoshigal Scoshigal Jun 21, 2015 11:45 AM in response to Niel
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    Jun 21, 2015 11:45 AM in response to Niel

    This helped me fix the problem on my son's phone. Thank you, Niel.

  • by smason84,

    smason84 smason84 Aug 29, 2015 2:49 PM in response to GT350_R
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    Aug 29, 2015 2:49 PM in response to GT350_R

    I had the same warning appear on my screen 2 days ago.  I called the number and they did gain access of my computer but the lady on the phone had me type in a code.... then my mouse was moving and she was in my computer.  I then told her that I felt that it was not safe and I did not wish to go any further!   I've scanned my Mac for viruses and it seems to be fine.  She even said that it was a browser hijack!   Please tell me I'm safe!!! 

  • by JHW54,

    JHW54 JHW54 Sep 6, 2015 2:41 PM in response to smason84
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    Sep 6, 2015 2:41 PM in response to smason84

    This happened to me today.  When I called and questioned who I was talking to the person got somewhat upset.  I disconnected and killed internet access.  Then I followed the instructions above.  I am surprised that with the phone number etc. Apple cannot do anything about this?