I'm really concerned about the possibility of my iPhone 15 being hacked and I want to know how to check for and eliminate any potential keyloggers. My phone's running iOS 18 and I've updated it with all the latest Apple updates. I haven't downloaded any strange apps, but I did click on a couple of suspicious links from a 'friend.' My battery life has been plummeting, and my phone is lagging a lot more than usual. Is there anything I can do to make sure my phone is secure?
3 Answers
The most reliable way to eliminate malware is to perform a factory reset. That said, it's nearly impossible to unknowingly install a keylogger just by visiting a website; they typically require you to install an app. You should check your settings to see what's draining your battery. It might give you some clues about what's going on.
You might want to look into the placebo effect! It's incredible how people's perceptions can change things like their health. As for your phone, it's important to know that you really can't install a keylogger on iOS without adding a specific application or configuration profile; the system is really well protected.
Thanks so much! That's really reassuring.
You really might be overthinking it. Think about the links you're clicking. Installing an app is much more of a risk than clicking on social media links. Just be cautious about where you download things from.
But I haven’t downloaded anything! I just clicked on links from friends, like on Instagram and Spotify.
If I do an iCloud backup before the factory reset, is that safe? Thanks for the help!