Can you get malware on your iPhone just from visiting a website?

Hi,


I was using the Safari app on my iPhone SE to do a web search, and I accidentally clicked on a link in the search results and opened a web page that I think may have contained malicious content. I immediately got out of the site, cleared my Safari history, and closed out Safari.


Because I was paranoid about it, I did some research, and there were different opinions as to whether or not Apple products can get malware or a trojan simply from visiting a compromised website. Therefore, I went ahead and did a factory reset, just to be safe, but I still have some concerns, as some posts said that that doesn't always get rid of all of the malware.


I did not jailbreak my phone, and I purchased it through my mobile carrier, so it came from a reputable place. My iOS was also up to date at the time.


I know I am probably being paranoid, but I just want to make sure all of the information on my iPhone is secure.


Thank you for your help!

iPhone SE, iOS 11.2.5

Posted on Feb 23, 2018 10:24 AM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2018 9:05 AM

Your phone is safe as long as you are up-to-date https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204


Clearing safari data is the right thing to do to completely reset everything you were doing.


iOS is locked down and apps don't have the permissions needed to allow something like a virus or malware to be installed and run on a non-jailbroken device.

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Feb 24, 2018 9:05 AM in response to LightningGirl10

Your phone is safe as long as you are up-to-date https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204


Clearing safari data is the right thing to do to completely reset everything you were doing.


iOS is locked down and apps don't have the permissions needed to allow something like a virus or malware to be installed and run on a non-jailbroken device.

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