How do I remove a malicious site that keeps popping up in Safari?

in safari a site keeps popping up on its own, how do I remove it?



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Original Title: Safari malicious virus

iPhone X, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 20, 2025 10:59 AM

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Jul 20, 2025 11:05 AM in response to Alexander546

Is it just when viewing a particular website? Your phone does not have a virus, but many nefarious websites will have popups that are actually advertisements claiming you have a virus and want you to download software or subscribe to their service to fix a problem you do not have. Any website is also capable of directing you to another site without any interaction on your part.


Also if you are playing a game or using an app, it can open a website in Safari to display advertisements. So, in that case, does it only happen when using a particular app?


It may help visualize what you are seeing by providing a screenshot.

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