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Are apple phones better at not getting viruses?

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I have been told that it is much harder or even impossible to get a virus on an Apple phone but I have no idea and was wondering if someone could clear this up for me, Thank you.

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Despite installing various apps, I have been an Apple user since 2012, and I can honestly state that my phone has never been compromised. However, there is probably a risk if you purchased an iPhone that has already been jailbroken.

Ever see “Urgent action required!” or “Viruses have been detected on your

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Ever see “Urgent action required!” or “Viruses have been detected on your Mac/Apple iPhone.” ?

These are fake scare screens to get folk to call the number so let’s call these SCAMS.

A virus is highly unlikely unless the owner/users jailbreak older iPhones.

Then again https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus_(spyware)

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