4 iPhone Browsing Mistakes That Almost Always Lead To Viruses: Visiting Unsafe Websites & More
July 30, 2024 by Lisa Cupido
Just when you thought browsing around Safari on your iPhone was perfectly safe — it generally is, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your eyes out for potential issues that can make you more vulnerable to viruses and malware. Your iPhone is equipped with security features that attempt to mitigate problems whenever possible, but no system is flawless. It’s important to avoid these iPhone browsing mistakes that can leave you in a more compromised position and potentially open you up to the threat of viruses, malware, and spyware.
Clicking On Pop-Up AdsApple is generally good at keeping pop-ups from invading your screen, and you can purchase pop-up blockers that also prevent these nuisances from invading your screen space. But if you haven’t done this and you are seeing pop-up ads, refrain from clicking on them. Many can lead to phishing sites and malicious downloads that can compromise your data, security, and privacy. Be especially careful of sneaky banners and pop-ups that force you to wait a few seconds before providing an “x” to click on so that you can remove them from your screen — it’s much easier to make a mistake and click on these ads.