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How can I know if my iPhone has viruses or is hacked?

I received a message saying my iPhone was hacked, can my iPhone be scanned to assure that I don’t have spyware or malware , or any kind of hacking software on my iPhone?



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Posted on Aug 25, 2021 9:42 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2021 12:00 PM

It says u have 13 viruses on ur iPhone I’m really worried please help me

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Aug 25, 2021 10:29 AM in response to theressa113

Unless you have jailbroken your phone, you have NOT been hacked. What you got was a Phishing Scam message, designed to scare you into providing personal details or buy something you absolutely do not need.


Never respond to a scam email or text.


See this for more information --> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Sep 14, 2021 11:43 AM in response to anthonyiws

If running iOS 13 or earlier versions, check: Settings - Passwords & Accounts - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account. 


If running iOS 14, check: Settings - Calendar - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account. 


The Apple support article is below. 

Remove calendar spam

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