If you’re wondering how to tell if your iPhone has a virus, there are a few signs to look out for, as mentioned on Cyber Talk. If you notice any of these issues, restoring your iPhone to factory settings may remove the virus. If you’re still noticing issues, your best bet is to contact Apple or take your iPhone to an Apple store.
A major sign that your iPhone has a virus is if excessive data is being used. If you’re not streaming or doing anything else that uses a lot of data, but you’re using way more than your normal average, it could be a sign that a virus is causing trouble behind the scenes.
Another sign is finding apps on your iPhone that you’ve never downloaded. This can especially happen with suspicious websites on Safari, which may have downloaded the software to your iPhone under some pretext. This is less likely to happen due to the safety nets used on iOS, but if you have a jailbroken iPhone or accept downloads from insecure websites, there’s more risk.
Also, if you notice that your iPhone is lagging, using more battery than usual, or apps are not working properly, that could be another indicator that your iPhone has been compromised. Again, factory resetting your iPhone is best if you think you have a virus. Then you can then restore your iPhone from a backup.
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