Hey everyone, I need some advice! I was searching for a fight video and accidentally clicked on a sketchy link. It redirected me to a Safari page with a weird name, and I got a pop-up that asked if I wanted to call a number. I hit cancel, but then another pop-up appeared asking if I wanted to let a website access my camera, which I also canceled. I quickly closed the tab and cleared my Safari data, plus I powered off my iPhone 11. I know I'm behind on updates and I might be overreacting, but am I at risk of having a virus?
3 Answers
The main threats on iPhones are usually phishing attempts and fake support scams. If you didn't call any numbers or give out any personal info, you should be fine. Just remember, it's best not to call any unknown numbers or enter any login info unless you're 100% sure it's legit.
I recommend considering an app like MalwareBytes or something similar that can help block suspicious links. It’s just a good precaution to avoid these kinds of situations in the future.
You don't have a virus, especially since you're using an iPhone. Just make sure to close that tab right away. To be extra safe, go into your Settings, find Safari, and clear your history and website data. Confirm the action when prompted to ensure everything is wiped clean.
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