Calendar says virus may have infected phone
On my calendar, it says Apple sent a notice that my phone may have a virus/security issue. Is this a scam?
iPhone 7, iOS 14
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On my calendar, it says Apple sent a notice that my phone may have a virus/security issue. Is this a scam?
iPhone 7, iOS 14
It is indeed a scam attempt.
If running iOS 13 or earlier versions, check: Settings - Passwords & Accounts - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account.
If running iOS 14, check: Settings - Calendar - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account.
The Apple support article is below.
It is indeed a scam attempt.
If running iOS 13 or earlier versions, check: Settings - Passwords & Accounts - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account.
If running iOS 14, check: Settings - Calendar - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account.
The Apple support article is below.
Calendar says virus may have infected phone