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Can you tell me if my iPhone has been hacked? I had a pop-up saying that it had. Or that it was about to be hacked.

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Posted on Mar 17, 2022 1:06 PM

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Posted on Mar 17, 2022 1:17 PM

Look here -

*About pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support

*Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support

*Apple Platform Security - Apple Support

*Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues - Apple Support

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Mar 17, 2022 1:17 PM in response to 0622bear

Look here -

*About pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support

*Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support

*Apple Platform Security - Apple Support

*Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues - Apple Support

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Mar 17, 2022 1:13 PM in response to 0622bear

Your phone has not been hacked, what you saw was a maliciously crafted advertisement. Ignore it. I would also recommend installing an ad blocker extension in Safari so you won’t see garbage like that anymore.

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Mar 17, 2022 1:09 PM in response to 0622bear

It is a scam.

Ignore it

Then Settings, Safari, Clear website data and history

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Mar 17, 2022 6:13 PM in response to Revianmac

Thank you!

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