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Trojan virus

I just received a notice on my screen that I am infected with a Trojan virus and I need to download the app to get rid of the virus. I downloaded the app and now they want to charge me $99. To get rid of the virus. Is this real?

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 7, 2021 5:36 PM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2021 5:37 PM

no it's a scam/phishing

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Jan 7, 2021 5:39 PM in response to ncd8720

Scam.


By the way, trojans and viruses are two completely different things.


There are no known viruses in the wild that can affect an iOS device.

A trojan is a malicious program that masquerades as something else.


It's not possible to get a trojan unless you've jailbroken your phone and are downloading apps from outside of the App Store.

Trojan virus

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