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Your iPhone is damaged

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HelpiOS Posted messages 8469 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   -
Hello,

I went on Safari for a search related to my studies, and when I accessed a website, a message saying "Your iPhone is damaged" appeared. I immediately closed the corresponding page. I wanted to know if this message is a fake or if I have a virus on my iPhone. As a precaution, I restored the software of my iPhone from iTunes. I'm not sure if that is enough. It's worth noting that I bought this iPhone second-hand and it was unlocked for all types of SIM cards.

Thank you in advance for your help,

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    HelpiOS Posted messages 8469 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 951
     
    Hello,

    This is an advertising window. Under no circumstances has your iPhone been infected by malware.

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    Sincerely, ☆ HelpiOS
    We do everything we can to assist you.
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    1. Bello040420 Posted messages 2 Status Member
       
      Good evening,

      I downloaded the Astro VPN app as suggested by the message, but I uninstalled it immediately without opening it.
      Did I take a risk or contract a virus on my iPhone?

      Thank you for your response.
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      1. HelpiOS Posted messages 8469 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 951 > Bello040420 Posted messages 2 Status Member
         
        If you notice no suspicious activity, then no. But as a general rule, the apps offered on the App Store are reviewed before being made available for download.
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