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Virus on my phone

I received a message which says my phone get viruses because I open a site in google!!! And it says I need to download Xshield app from app store to remove all my viruses!

do i need to do that?

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 20, 2020 9:36 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2020 9:39 AM

Definitely do not download anything ever based on a popup message.

All such messages are scams. Close the offending page, and avoid sites that are involved in such bogus advertising tactics.


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Virus on my phone

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