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I got a virus pop up on my iPhone 12 mini. I panicked and downloaded the app. What do I do???? Please help!!! I deleted it already but should I do anything else?
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I got a virus pop up on my iPhone 12 mini. I panicked and downloaded the app. What do I do???? Please help!!! I deleted it already but should I do anything else?
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Manage and use your Apple ID
Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
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Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages
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Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
Set up iCloud Keychain
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About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064
To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:
Manage and use your Apple ID
Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
Set up iCloud Keychain
Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support
Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger.
Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.
See also the following Apple articles:
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064
random_name2 Said:
“Virus pop up: I got a virus pop up on my iPhone 12 mini. I panicked and downloaded the app. What do I do???? Please help!!! I deleted it already but should I do anything else? […]Please help me!!!”
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What makes you think it is a virus?
If you are so concerned than, as a last resort would be to set this up anew as if you were to sell it. Make note I’ve all apps prior to the reset: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
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