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iPhone hacked & locked via text message?

Received a text message notification this morning. First pic is a still shot of what the screen looks like. It actually writes “hello” in several different languages,” & tells me to swipe up to open. I haven’t, but I did hit the information button (if hack wasn’t already in play, that probably did it), & the second still shot is what came up?


Anyone seen this? Have I been hacked? What do I do to unlock it!!!



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iPhone XR

Posted on Apr 21, 2022 5:45 AM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2022 6:30 AM

This screen comes when you update to a new IOS software. you are not hacked! Swipe up and put in your password. This message is set by Apple to greet you after you update to a new version.


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iPhone hacked & locked via text message?

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