Basically I stumbled upon a sketchy link a few days ago and I opened it by mistake but i closed it instantly after it loaded and then I see the iOS update about WebKit I don’t exactly understand it if possible explain it to me because I think I might have gotten a malware from the site
iPhone 12
Hi Ayxn,
Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help.
It appears you have seen the correct information regarding iOS 15.6.1. We have no further information.
What is the indication that you received malware from the website?
Have you gone ahead and updated yet: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Updating should resolve any issues.
Have a fantastic day!
Ayxn,
Thank you for letting us know.
Just to confirm, it seems like you received a pop-up after clicking a link, is that correct? Did this pop-up appear in Safari?
If you received a pop-up in Safari, please check out the following page for the process on handling pop-up ads and windows in Safari: About pop-up ads and windows in Safari
Pop-ups can be ads, notices, offers, or alerts that open in your current browser window, in a new window, or in another tab. Some pop-ups are third-party ads that use phishing tactics—like warnings or prizes—to trick you into believing they’re from Apple or another trusted company, so you’ll share personal or financial information. Or they might claim to offer free downloads, software updates, or plugins, to try to trick you into installing unwanted software.
Unless you’re confident of an ad’s legitimacy, you should avoid interacting with pop-ups or webpages that seem to take over your screen.
Take care!
Ayxn,
If you’re seeing any unexpected behavior on your device, do let us know. That’s what we can assist with helping solve.
Should you be concerned about having installed a profile or device management software, you can view and remove those configurations How to delete an app that has a configuration profile on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Delete the app and its configuration profile
To delete an app and its configuration profile, follow these steps.
1. Delete the app
•Touch and hold the app until it jiggles.
•Then tap the delete button in the upper-left corner of the app to delete it. If you see a message that says, "Deleting this app will also delete its data," tap Delete.
2. If the app has a configuration profile, delete it.
•Go to Settings > General > Profiles or Profiles & Device Management,* then tap the app’s configuration profile.
•Then tap Delete Profile. If asked, enter your device passcode, then tap Delete.
3. Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
* If you don't see this option in Settings, then no device management profiles are installed on your device.
For security concerns, making sure your software is up to date is always the best step. The following article goes over and is kept current with recent iOS updates. Apple security updates Here are also some additional resources regarding security issues Get help with security issues.
Thanks.
The security update fixes a security flaw, you can read more about it here
About the security content of iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 - Apple Support
And No, it is extremely rare for an iPhone to be infected with malware from only clicking on a link without popups etcetera
Basically I opened the link by mistake this is the virus total link : it states it as malicious but usually 1/94 is a false positive. Can iPhones be hacked by just opening a link I didn’t do anything else on the site I closed it instantly as it loaded
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Not a pop up it was link sent on insta I opened it by mistake
cleared it but I want to know if I can be hacked via just clicking a link and what does the security update means?
I cleared it but I want to know whether I can get hacked by just clicking a link and what do the security update for WebKit means?
But what do the fixes mean?
can you explain the WebKit security issue? If I was previously effected by it will the malware be still there?
