{"id":9042,"date":"2023-05-25T05:34:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T05:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=9042"},"modified":"2024-03-08T14:10:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T14:10:11","slug":"can-iphones-get-viruses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/can-iphones-get-viruses\/","title":{"rendered":"Can iPhones Get Viruses: Check and Remove Viruses (FREE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9819&#8243; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692093099805{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;bulletList&quot;,{},&quot;listItem&quot;,{&quot;quillNestingLevel&quot;:0}]\"><strong>Learn how to check for viruses on your iPhone if you <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">find <\/span>malicious or suspicious activity <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">on your device.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;bulletList&quot;,{},&quot;listItem&quot;,{&quot;quillNestingLevel&quot;:0}]\"><strong>Find out how to get rid of the virus to secure your iPhone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tips for protecting your iPhone from viruses for your privacy and security.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0f204d8669\" data-id=\"69f0f204d8669\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; 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You can get it from unconsciously clicking suspicious links, jailbreaking the device, and downloading applications from third-party sources. So avoid doing these things to protect your iPhone from viruses and other threats.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-6b6db3457098abad8e4e223d62461aea.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-6b6db3457098abad8e4e223d62461aea > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-4\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702274314182\" id=\"default-btn-6b6db3457098abad8e4e223d62461aea\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-0cb8d699e59e57e72b21027ba0b3055e.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-0cb8d699e59e57e72b21027ba0b3055e > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702274424707\" id=\"default-btn-0cb8d699e59e57e72b21027ba0b3055e\"><span>iPhone Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Virus Indicators&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><p>These are the common indicators that your iPhone is infected with viruses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pop-ups everywhere<\/li>\n<li>The device is getting too hot<\/li>\n<li>Unexpected app crashes and freezes<\/li>\n<li>Unfamiliar and suspicious apps are installed on your phone<\/li>\n<li>The battery drains quicker than before<\/li>\n<li>Increased data usage<\/li>\n<li>iPhone runs slower<\/li>\n<li>Unidentified charges on your bank accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701780930475{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-0c1b3735c3e25d055ced813013ec491a.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-0c1b3735c3e25d055ced813013ec491a > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-3\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702274662752\" id=\"default-btn-0c1b3735c3e25d055ced813013ec491a\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-c78caf60a49598b76964ac586f059c03.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-c78caf60a49598b76964ac586f059c03 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702274691187\" id=\"default-btn-c78caf60a49598b76964ac586f059c03\"><span>iPhone Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702282372239{margin-top: 20px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-fb8c0125881eb8fd1ebd8b7739dc389c.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-fb8c0125881eb8fd1ebd8b7739dc389c > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-5\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702282257887\" id=\"default-btn-fb8c0125881eb8fd1ebd8b7739dc389c\"><span>See iPhone Protection Tips<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-0cb8d699e59e57e72b21027ba0b3055e.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-0cb8d699e59e57e72b21027ba0b3055e > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702274424707\" id=\"default-btn-0cb8d699e59e57e72b21027ba0b3055e\"><span>iPhone Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In this article:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#section-1\">Can Viruses Infect iPhones?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-3\">How to Scan for Viruses on Your iPhone?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-4\">How to Remove Viruses on Your iPhone?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-5\">How to Protect Your iPhone From Viruses?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-6a\">What Can Viruses Do to Your iOS Device?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-6b\">Can iPhones Get Viruses from Safari, Websites, or the Internet?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-6c\">Can Third-Party Applications Infect iPhones?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-6d\">Can Viruses Infect iPhones via Email?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-6e\">Why are iPhone Viruses So Uncommon?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692093144748{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">iPhones infected with viruses are uncommon cases with Apple&#8217;s tight security. But still, it can happen if you jailbreak your device or click suspicious links. Scammers and hackers are everywhere. So it would be best if you were extra alert.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we provide an easy step-by-step guide on how to check if your iPhone is infected with a <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">virus.<\/span> You can also learn how to clear viruses in case your device acquires them<span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">, as well as additional tips <\/span>on protecting your phone.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Can iPhones Get Viruses?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11740&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]YES, absolutely! But it is highly uncommon due to the iOS ecosystem. They thoroughly examined third-party apps before allowing them to be available on Apple&#8217;s App Store, ensuring the security of your device.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, you can&#8217;t install apps that aren&#8217;t from the official app store unless you jailbreak your device, which makes it vulnerable to viruses.<\/p>\n<p>Jailbreaking is modifying your iPhone with software that bypasses security restrictions to install unfamiliar apps.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; 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But if it frequently appears inside and outside your browser, <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">it usually indicates that you may have acquired phone viruses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Your iPhone is Getting Too Hot&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Your phone can sometimes be hot due to weather, faulty battery, streaming high-quality videos, or too much data usage. <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">But malicious apps may also consume <\/span>many CPU and memory resources that cause overheating. <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">If your phone is constantly overheating, a virus is a possible culprit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Unexpected App Crashes&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">App crashes occur when your active application abruptly closes or ceases to function. Some causes include running out of storage space, a slow internet connection, having too many apps open simultaneously, and failing to install updates. If one of the reasons listed above is not the case, your device <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">might be <\/span>likely infected with malware.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;You See Unfamiliar and Suspicious Apps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you own a smartphone, you are probably used to downloading apps. Check all your downloaded apps <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">to see if they were pre-installed or if you have downloaded all the apps yours<\/span>elf. If you find unfamiliar apps,<span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\"> it may be a sign<\/span> that your device is infected with malware.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Battery is Draining Quicker Than Usual&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Malware threats can drain your battery by consuming significant processing power <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">transferring and uploading data, or adding more malware in the back end<\/span>. Look for changes in patterns in your device&#8217;s battery <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">health to check if it possibly <\/span>has a malware infection.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Increased Data Usage&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">Opening multiple apps may lead to increased data usage. <\/span>Too much <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">data usage, even when you&#8217;re <\/span>not using multiple apps <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">simultaneously, <\/span>may indicate that your phone is infected with malware.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Device is Operating Slowly&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Your device can run slow if it is low on storage space or the operating system needs to be updated. <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">If these cases are not true for you, it might<\/span> be a phone virus.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Jailbroken Devices&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Jailbroken iPhones bypass the official app store &#8211; Apple to install unknown apps. <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">It makes it easier for malicious software to infect devices <\/span>with malware threats and make them vulnerable to other threats.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Unidentified Charges on Your Account&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">If you have unknown fees in your bank statement and\/or you find that some other signs listed above are true for your iPhone, it is possible that your device has been compromised. An iPhone malware might have <\/span>accessed your banking or financial information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53\"><span>Compare iPhone Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.double-link-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-or-trade-in-iphone\/\">How to sell an iPhone<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-iphone-worth\/\">What&#8217;s my iPhone worth?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-4&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Get Rid of Viruses on Your iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11742&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]After scanning your phone and discovering it is infected with a virus, it is time to remove those to keep your device clean for optimized performance while preventing hackers from stealing data from you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Reboot Your iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11743&#8243; img_size=&#8221;330&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11744&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>Restarting your Apple devices is one of the simplest ways to remove a virus.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Hold the power button down until\u00a0<strong>Slide to Power Off<\/strong>\u00a0appears.<\/li>\n<li>Press the white circle with a power switch button icon and slide it to the right to turn off the device.<\/li>\n<li>Hold the power button again to power it back on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0f204d8a79\" data-id=\"69f0f204d8a79\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Clear Your History and Website Data&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11745&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11746&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11747&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Go to the\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Safari<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Clear History and Website Data\u00a0<\/strong>when the pop-up window appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0f204d8ac4\" data-id=\"69f0f204d8ac4\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Clearing your browsing history and website data should remove a virus that you get from tapping a malicious link or visiting malicious websites.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Remove Suspicious Apps That You Found&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11748&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>Delete apps you did not download or pre-installed, especially if the problem happens right after those apps pop up.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Look through all your apps and find the app you do not recognize.<\/li>\n<li>Long press the app icon.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Remove App<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0f204d8b03\" data-id=\"69f0f204d8b03\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Update iOS&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11749&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11750&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11751&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Updating your operating system <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">fixes bugs and improves your security to protect your iPhone<\/span> from malicious programs and other threats. Regularly update your operating system to prevent malicious apps and other malware from attacking your phone.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>Follow these steps to update your iOS and enable automatic updates:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0app on your device.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>General<\/strong><em>,<\/em> then\u00a0<strong>Software Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Download and Install<\/strong>\u00a0if an update is available.<\/li>\n<li>After updating iOS, return to\u00a0<strong>Software Update <\/strong>and toggle\u00a0<strong>Automatic Updates<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0f204d8b47\" data-id=\"69f0f204d8b47\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]You may be required to enter your PIN or use Face ID or Touch ID if you own an iPhone X, iPhone 12, or another model.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Restore Your iPhone to the Previous Backup Version&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Another option to remove the virus from an iPhone is to restore it to the previous version. There are two ways to do that \u2014 <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">using an iCloud Backup or a backup stored on your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Via iCloud Backup&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11749&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11739&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11759&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11752&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11753&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11754&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This option doesn&#8217;t need a computer. <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">You need to make sure that prior to restoring, you enabled your iCloud backup. To check if it is on, you may go to\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">Settings<\/span><\/em><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">\u00a0on your phone, tap your name at the top, and select\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">iCloud.<\/span><\/em><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">\u00a0If your iCloud Backup is enabled, proceed to the steps below. This entire process restores your files and data to your latest available backup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">You first need to delete all contents and settings on your phone before restoring the latest available backup. To do this, follow the steps below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the<strong>Settings\u00a0<\/strong>app and choose <strong>General<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Transfer or Rest iPhone<\/strong>, then\u00a0<strong>Erase All Content and Settings<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;orderedList&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1},&quot;listItem&quot;,{&quot;quillNestingLevel&quot;:0}]\"><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">Tap\u00a0<\/span><strong>Continue<\/strong>, then follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Select<strong>Restore from iCloud Backup<\/strong>\u00a0when the Apps &amp; Data shows up.<\/li>\n<li>Log in to iCloud with your Apple ID.<\/li>\n<li>Select the iCloud backup to be restored and wait until the process is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0f204d8ba2\" data-id=\"69f0f204d8ba2\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Via Computer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">This option requires that you have an iPhone backup saved on your computer via iTunes or Finder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">To restore your iPhone using the backup on your computer, do the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch Finder if you have macOS Catalina or later, or iTunes for macOS Mojave or earlier and Windows.<\/li>\n<li>Connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable. Then, follow the prompts.<\/li>\n<li>Click your\u00a0<strong>iPhone<\/strong>, then\u00a0<strong>Restore Backup<\/strong>. Choose the backup you want to restore.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Restore<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0f204d8be7\" data-id=\"69f0f204d8be7\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Factory Reset Your iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11738&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11739&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11759&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">If you do not have a backup of your files available, a factory reset is a process you can still try in order to remove viruses from your iPhone. <\/span>Factory reset will format your device, which means all the apps and data will be deleted. It will make your phone like new.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Settings <\/strong>app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>General\u00a0<\/strong>and select\u00a0<strong>Transfer or Reset iPhone<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>Erase All Content and Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your Apple ID password or iPhone passcode when prompted.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Confirm<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-5&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Protect Your iPhone From Viruses&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Now that you have removed the virus from an iPhone, it is time to protect it to prevent it from <span data-color=\"var(--green-10)\">happening again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Keep Your iOS and Apps Up to Date&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]Keeping your iOS and apps updated will help your iPhone to be free of malicious software. Apple and app developers often update security and fix bugs when releasing new version updates.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Keep Your iOS Updated AUTOMATICALLY&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11738&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11750&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11755&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11756&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Launch the\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>General<\/strong><em>,<\/em> then\u00a0<strong>Software Update<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Automatic Updates<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Toggle on\u00a0<strong>Download iOS Updates <\/strong>and <strong>Install iOS Updates<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f0f204d8c56\" data-id=\"69f0f204d8c56\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Keep Your Apps Updated Automatically&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11758&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11750&#8243; img_size=&#8221;320&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Launch the\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u00a0app.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>App Store<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Toggle on\u00a0<strong>App Updates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Do Not Download Apps from Third Party Sources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]Avoid downloading apps from third-party sources, as it can make your iPhone vulnerable to malicious software. 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