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How can I check to see if there is malware on my iPhone?

I got a spam text and thought it was something else and clink on site as soon as I seen it was it was spam I quickly deleted the tab and erased it for my browser and then deleted and reported it as spam. Then later that next day my safari search engine tab is not an option to search from. I went to my setting it and says that safari is set as my search engine but there is no icon. When I search for the safari on my phone it comes up but then says it is uninstalled. What can I do to fix this. How can I see if there was malware on my phone? When I posted this question it is saying the time is 5:47 am but the time is 8:48am


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Posted on Feb 14, 2023 5:47 AM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2023 9:26 AM

1.

Use the App Library to search the Safari app, see -> Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support           

  • If you have find the app, tap & hold on the app, then drag to the Home screen & drop it.

 

If Safari is not in App Library, download again, see:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/safari/id1146562112

Or download from the App Store.


2.

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Browsing through https

 

3.

it is saying the time is 5:47 am but the time is 8:48am

Check -> Change the date and time on iPhone

Change the date and time on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

 

4.

Check list:

To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles: 

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

 

See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

 

Delete suspicious content from your devices

Delete suspicious content from your devices – Apple Support (UK)


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.

 

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (UK)


Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


(if you haven't already done this) Two-factor authentication for Apple ID -> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


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

 

Never jailbroken your iPhone.




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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 14, 2023 9:26 AM in response to Hey-u

1.

Use the App Library to search the Safari app, see -> Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone

Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support           

  • If you have find the app, tap & hold on the app, then drag to the Home screen & drop it.

 

If Safari is not in App Library, download again, see:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/safari/id1146562112

Or download from the App Store.


2.

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Browsing through https

 

3.

it is saying the time is 5:47 am but the time is 8:48am

Check -> Change the date and time on iPhone

Change the date and time on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

 

4.

Check list:

To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles: 

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

 

See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

 

Delete suspicious content from your devices

Delete suspicious content from your devices – Apple Support (UK)


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.

 

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (UK)


Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


(if you haven't already done this) Two-factor authentication for Apple ID -> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


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

 

Never jailbroken your iPhone.




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