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Accidentally tapped a link from a scam


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#1 miscellanoususes

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Posted 02 June 2024 - 08:49 AM

So I accidentally tapped a link in my text in my phone from a scam. I suspect this is phishing. What are the chances I downloaded a virus and what can i do? It redirected me to a webpage warning me that my connection is not secure and ask if I wish to proceed which I didn't.

 

Edit: thanks @buddy215 ! I forgot to mention it's android phone.


Edited by miscellanoususes, 02 June 2024 - 09:12 AM.


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Posted 02 June 2024 - 09:04 AM

If the phone is not an Android one please tell us what OS is being used. The malware removal forum is

for Windows OSes.


“Every atom in your body came from a star that exploded and the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poetic thing I know about physics...you are all stardust.”Lawrence M. Krauss
If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon’s, but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition, and ignorance on the other. Ulysses S. Grant...Republican president who correctly predicted the cause of Trump's attempted coup.

 

 


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Posted 02 June 2024 - 09:09 AM

@buddy215 it's for android.


Edited by miscellanoususes, 02 June 2024 - 09:11 AM.


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Posted 02 June 2024 - 11:19 AM

The info at How to remove adware on an Android phone  may help you. Malwarebytes is a trusted source.


“Every atom in your body came from a star that exploded and the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poetic thing I know about physics...you are all stardust.”Lawrence M. Krauss
If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon’s, but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition, and ignorance on the other. Ulysses S. Grant...Republican president who correctly predicted the cause of Trump's attempted coup.

 

 


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Posted 02 June 2024 - 09:13 PM

The info at How to remove adware on an Android phone  may help you. Malwarebytes is a trusted source.

Thank you!



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Posted 13 June 2024 - 06:28 AM

You can install any anti malware apps like Norton 360, Malwarebytes and Smart phone cleaner to remove malware on phones. 






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