I recently clicked on a website that claimed to be a free PDF download for a textbook. After entering the site, I was redirected to a page that displayed a scary pop-up saying, 'Your iPhone has been hacked. All operations on your device are being tracked by the hacker. Immediate action is required!' This freaked me out, and I couldn't go back because it kept redirecting me. So, I just closed the tab. Am I in danger, or is this just a scare tactic?
5 Answers
You're fine; it’s just a scam pop-up. Just close the tab and don't provide any info if it ever pops up again. For peace of mind, consider clearing your cookies.
I wouldn't worry too much. Just avoid clicking on dubious links in the future. Using a different browser like Firefox with ad blockers can help prevent these annoying pop-ups.
Yeah, it's definitely a scam! If you see messages like that, they're trying to trick you. You weren't hacked, so you don’t need to worry about anything happening to your phone.
Don't stress! That pop-up is just a typical scare tactic to lure you into a scam. It’s pretty common and designed to make you panic. Just ignore it and move on.
That’s a typical scare tactic. Always check if you were really on an iPhone when you saw such messages, as they often target unsuspecting users. I suggest closing the tab instead of the whole browser.
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