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If you see the "Apple Hackers Are Watching You" scam popup message below, please do not follow the instructions in it. The scam message, which falsely claims recipients' Apple iPhone connection has been hacked and someone is watching them, is being used by cybercriminals to trick potential victims into downloading malware (viruses, spyware) on their mobile devices or visiting phishing websites that steal account credentials, personal and financial information.
blocker.digitalHackers are watching you!Your Apple iPhone connection has been hacked and someone is watching on you! Please do not close this page. If you don't fix this in two minutes, the hacker will reveal your identity and send your browsing history and front-facing camera photos to everyone in your contacts!1 seconds 22 secondsRecovery method:Step 1: Click the "Connection Protection" button below.Step 2: You will be redirected to the App Store.Step 3: Install and run the recommendedprotection app to recover your Apple iPhone.| Protect your connection }
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Hackers are watching you!
Your Apple iPhone connection has been hacked and someone is watching on you! Please do not close this page. If you don't fix this in two minutes, the hacker will reveal your identity and send your browsing history and front-facing camera photos to everyone in your contacts!
1 seconds 22 seconds
Recovery method:
Step 1: Click the "Connection Protection" button below.
Step 2: You will be redirected to the App Store.
Step 3: Install and run the recommended
protection app to recover your Apple iPhone.
| Protect your connection }
The "Apple Hackers Are Watching You" message is a fake being used to trick potential victims into clicking the link in the message. The link goes to a malicious or phishing website. Therefore, if you see the message, just ignore it by closing the window it is being displayed in.
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