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How can I check whether my iPhone is being hacked?

How can i check whether my phone is being hacked or not?


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Posted on Apr 1, 2022 11:50 AM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2022 12:00 PM

Your iPhone has almost certainly not been hacked. There are no known ways to hack an iPhone remotely. The only way it can be hacked is if someone who knows how to has possession of the phone while it is unlocked for at least 30 minutes. If this has actually happened restore the phone to factory settings and do not restore a backup; set it up as if it is new→Restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support


If you have gotten a popup saying your phone is hacked, that is a phishing scam to steal your money, your identity, or both. Ignore close the tab it is on, and don’t tap anything in the popup, including “close”, done, or any other buttons on the popup. Here is more information→Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams


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Apr 1, 2022 12:00 PM in response to Desmondmelo

Your iPhone has almost certainly not been hacked. There are no known ways to hack an iPhone remotely. The only way it can be hacked is if someone who knows how to has possession of the phone while it is unlocked for at least 30 minutes. If this has actually happened restore the phone to factory settings and do not restore a backup; set it up as if it is new→Restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support


If you have gotten a popup saying your phone is hacked, that is a phishing scam to steal your money, your identity, or both. Ignore close the tab it is on, and don’t tap anything in the popup, including “close”, done, or any other buttons on the popup. Here is more information→Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams


How can I check whether my iPhone is being hacked?

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