How to know if my iPhone has a virus and how to remove it?

What is a computer virus?

A computer virus is a type of malware that is attached to another program (such as a document), which can replicate and spread after a person runs it for the first time on their cell phone. For example, you might receive an email with a malicious attachment, unknowingly open the file, and then the computer virus runs on your computer. Viruses are harmful and can destroy or steal data, slow down system resources.

What to do if my iPhone has a virus?

Apple computers are unlikely to get infected. In the case of the iPhone, this can occur when users jailbreak their device to access apps or features not available on the App Store. However, this action leaves the computer unprotected, granting permissions to applications to access the user’s personal information.

To solve this problem, it is recommended to reset the phone to factory settings or update it to the latest version of iOS available through the settings menu.

How to protect my cell phone from viruses?

Computer security software company McAfee reports that the best way to protect an iOS device is to avoid malware in the first place. Follow these security measures to protect your device:

• Do not click on suspicious links.
• Don’t install apps that Apple doesn’t recognize.
• Only download apps from the App Store.
• Do not jailbreak your iPhone, as this will remove most of Apple’s security features.
• Enable automatic updates for iOS and iTunes to stay in line with security updates and bug fixes from Apple.
• Keep frequent data backups.
• Avoid interacting with suspicious text messages in iMessage, as hackers use them to spread phishing scams.