Apple Security Alert Scam Explained: How to avoid "Your iOS has been infected" pop-ups?

Apple has recently launched iPhone 12 series smartphones which are one of best 5G devices in world. iPhone grew by 17 per cent year-over-year, driven by strong demand for iPhone 12 family. However, while organisation is providing best of products, many users are falling prey to Apple Security Alert Scam. If you keep getting "Your iOS has been infected" pop-ups, n do t worry, here is all you need to kw about it.

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Apple Security Alert Scam Explained

Many macOS and iOS device users receive pop-ups or tifications that warn m about a virus attack. However, it may be terrifying to get such tification, but it is advised to t download, install and run any applications if asked to download. This may t only cause security threat but it may lead to malware attacks, phishing and more. By that we mean, such pop-ups or tifications are thing but an Apple Security Alert Scam.

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At first, when you receive pop-ups like "Your iOS has been infected," you must be aware that one can kw what is on your iOS or macOS device, t even Apple. Second thing, whenever you get such tifications, check how mess addresses you. A mess from Apple will always address you by your real name and t by your email address or with "Dear Customer". Also, cross-check sent-from address wher or t it contains @apple.com or @itunes.com. Additionally, Apple does t send attachments.

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How to get rid of "Your iOS has been infected" pop-ups?

• Close Safari tab or window that pop-up appeared in.
• n, open  Settings app on your iPhone.
• Toggle on Airplane Mode; this temporarily disconnects your phone from internet, so you can reset Safari while blocking unwanted access to your iPhone.
• Scroll down within Settings and tap Safari.
• Tap Clear History and Website Data.
• While in Safari Settings, it's a good idea to make sure Block Pop-ups and Fraudulent Website Warning are also toggled on.
• w you can tap Settings, n toggle Airplane Mode back off.

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