

The text on the background page claims that the installed browser is vulnerable to trojan viruses. The message in it states that users' iPhones might have been compromised and require immediate action.

When a site promoting the "Your Apple iPhone may be severely damaged by viruses!" scam is accessed, visitors are presented with a pop-up window. Most users access deceptive websites through mistyped URLs, or redirects caused by intrusive advertisements or installed PUAs. They have also been observed proliferating trojans, ransomware, and other malware. Typically, the scams push fake anti-viruses, adware, browser hijackers, and other PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). These schemes promote unreliable and even malicious software. The goal is to trick users into downloading/installing and/or purchasing the endorsed products. It must be emphasized that no webpage can detect threats/issues present on visitors' devices hence, any that make such claims - are scams. This scheme operates by claiming that users' iPhones are infected and urging them to address the nonexistent issues. However, a site running this scam might be accessed via different Apple devices as well. As its name suggests, this scheme primarily targets iPhone users. "Your Apple iPhone may be severely damaged by viruses!" is a scam promoted on various untrustworthy websites. What is "Your Apple iPhone may be severely damaged by viruses!"?
