{"id":20467,"date":"2026-05-05T12:44:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=20467"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:44:55","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Virus from iPhone (Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, suddenly, your device, or specifically your iPhone, starts working unusually. Then it can also be an iPhone virus that is causing this on your device. However, due to Apple\u2019s stronger security for all Apple devices, it\u2019s a rare case that your device or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone\/\">iPhone<\/a> might get any iPhone virus, but there are malware or other things, like clicking on unsafe links and uninstalling unsafe app can infect your device with a virus. In the guide, you will know <strong>how to remove virus form iPhone<\/strong>, and also learn how iProVPN can be beneficial for iPhone security.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t panic that your iPhone get a virus, following the right methods will remove the virus from your device.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[iprovpn_btn]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#What_Are_the_Signs_an_iPhone_Gets_a_Virus\" >What Are the Signs an iPhone Gets a Virus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#Pop_UPS_Security_Alerts\" >Pop UPS &amp; Security Alerts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#Fast_Battery_Drain\" >Fast Battery Drain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#Slow_and_Overheated_iPhone\" >Slow and Overheated iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#Safari_Browser_Redirections\" >Safari Browser Redirections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#How_to_Remove_a_Virus_From_an_iPhone\" >How to Remove a Virus From an iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#1_Restart_iPhone\" >1. Restart iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#How_to_Restart_an_iPhone\" >How to Restart an iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#2_Delete_and_Uninstall_Harmful_Apps\" >2. Delete and Uninstall Harmful Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#How_to_Delete_Apps\" >How to Delete Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#3_Delete_Safari_History_Data\" >3. Delete Safari History Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#How_to_Delete_History_Data_on_Safari\" >How to Delete History Data on Safari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#4_Update_iPhone_Software\" >4. Update iPhone Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#How_to_Update_iOS\" >How to Update iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#5_Restore_iPhone_Backup\" >5. Restore iPhone Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#How_to_Restore_iPhone_from_iCloud\" >How to Restore iPhone from iCloud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#Does_Factory_Reset_Work_to_Remove_a_Virus_From_an_iPhone\" >Does Factory Reset Work to Remove a Virus From an iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#How_to_Factory_Reset_an_iPhone\" >How to Factory Reset an iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#Tips_to_Protect_Your_iPhone_From_Viruses\" >Tips to Protect Your iPhone From Viruses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-get-rid-of-virus-on-iphone-guide\/#How_to_Remove_Virus_from_iPhone_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >How to Remove Virus from iPhone &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Signs_an_iPhone_Gets_a_Virus\"><\/span>What Are the Signs an iPhone Gets a Virus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several signs can let you confirm that your device has caught a virus. After determining the iPhone virus, you will know how to remove the virus from your iPhone. Here are the signs that will alert you about the virus on your iPhone:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pop_UPS_Security_Alerts\"><\/span>Pop UPS &amp; Security Alerts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If your iPhone is showing you irrelevant pop-ups and security warnings, then this is the main red flag that you should never ignore. These pop-ups also contain links that, on clicking, can take you to unsafe sites. Always avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fast_Battery_Drain\"><\/span>Fast Battery Drain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another factor that can alert you that there\u2019s a virus in your iPhone is faster battery drain. Usually, the battery drops at a certain time, but when there is a virus on your device, it will drop faster. There might be programs running in the background that won&#8217;t be visible directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slow_and_Overheated_iPhone\"><\/span>Slow and Overheated iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will notice that your iPhone device will get slower and will take more time to respond. Moreover, your device will produce more heat. It will open more often if there is a hidden file or an unwanted app installed on your device, and it will take more processing power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safari_Browser_Redirections\"><\/span>Safari Browser Redirections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browser keep redirecting to different sites, without clicking on any link, which is also a sign that your iPhone has a virus. It happens when you visit an unsafe site directly without a security tool, which stores cookies and other data that opens unwanted sites on the Safari browser.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Never ignore the signs that can infect your iPhone with a virus. If you ignore a single sign, it can later become the reason for the virus.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_a_Virus_From_an_iPhone\"><\/span>How to Remove a Virus From an iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some useful methods will help users to remove a virus from an iPhone. Here are some ways that you can try after identifying if your iPhone has a virus:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Restart_iPhone\"><\/span><strong>1. Restart iPhone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a first method you can try, and usually many people do this to reset their devices if they are acting unusually, like battery draining, heating more, and others. It is a quick-fix method; it will not entirely remove the issue; however, it can remove the harmful pages and fix minor glitches and bugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restart_an_iPhone\"><\/span>How to Restart an iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Press and hold together the side and volume buttons.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power slider will appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide the power slider from left to right.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, your phone will shut down in a matter of seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press and hold the side buttons till you see the Apple logos to get appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Delete_and_Uninstall_Harmful_Apps\"><\/span><strong>2. Delete and Uninstall Harmful Apps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you&#8217;re not aware of certain apps, but you install them based on someone\u2019s recommendations from unknown resources, rather than the App Store. It can be a reason for an iPhone virus; some apps or files get into your phone even if you don\u2019t need them. Keep checking the apps on your phone and delete unwanted ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Apps\"><\/span>How to Delete Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check all the apps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If found any unwanted apps, long press that apps and tap \u201cRemove app\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pop-up will appear; tap on Delete App.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Delete_Safari_History_Data\"><\/span><strong>3. Delete Safari History Data<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites store cookies and cache; if you access an unsafe website, it will also store them. It can infect an iPhone with a virus, suspicious redirections, and pop-ups. Clear your history, cache, and other data, so you won\u2019t have to face any viruses on your iPhone. Moreover, removing cache is also a good practice for your system\u2019s internal storage:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_History_Data_on_Safari\"><\/span>How to Delete History Data on Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Settings on the device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then tap on Safari.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on Clear History and Website Data<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can select a time when needed to delete data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on Clear History to Confirm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Update_iPhone_Software\"><\/span><strong>4. Update iPhone Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your iOS software updated; there might be security updates, UI updates, or any other updates. Security updates are important and make minor fixes to security issues, bugs, and other minor issues. Additionally protects you from malware and other risks, and improves iPhone performance. If there\u2019s a new update on iPhone, below are the step syou a follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_iOS\"><\/span>How to Update iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to iPhone \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on \u201cGeneral\u201d, then on \u201cSoftware Update\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s an update, click on \u201cUpdate Now\u201d or schedule the update.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Restore_iPhone_Backup\"><\/span><strong>5. Restore iPhone Backup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After trying all things and still your iPhone isn\u2019t working properly, then you can restore your iPhone using a backup, which will let you go back to the previous version, when the device was working fine. Moreover, any issues and viruses that might be present will be removed; any data you store after the backup will be lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restore_iPhone_from_iCloud\"><\/span>How to Restore iPhone from iCloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Settings and tap on Apple ID name to access account Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on iCloud. If iCloud Backup is enabled, then the backup will be available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go back to \u201cSettings\u201d and tap on General.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down and tap on \u201cTransfer or reset iPhone\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then tap on \u201cErase All content and Settings\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on \u201cConfirm\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for a few minutes for the iPhone to delete data and reset.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now \u201cTransfer your apps &amp; data \u201c screen will appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then tap on \u201cFrom iCloud backup\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to your Apple ID to access backups.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Factory_Reset_Work_to_Remove_a_Virus_From_an_iPhone\"><\/span>Does Factory Reset Work to Remove a Virus From an iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factory Reset must not be the first choice, since all data will be removed from the device. Your phone will be like a new device, and delete all the apps, images, messages, and others. Which cannot be later restored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Factory_Reset_an_iPhone\"><\/span>How to Factory Reset an iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, follow the same restoring backup on iPhone steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you will see \u201cTransfer your apps &amp; data.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on \u201cDon\u2019t transfer anything.\u201d\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now your iPhone will start anew without having older data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Protect_Your_iPhone_From_Viruses\"><\/span>Tips to Protect Your iPhone From Viruses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have remove virus from iphone, you can still face the iPhone virus again on your device. The mentioned tips will help you with your iPhone\u2019s security:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not install apps from unknown resources; make sure to get them from the App Store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download anything from the trusted resource only, not directly sent by anyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install trustworthy antivirus software available, or get <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\">iProVPN<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/ios-vpn\">iPhone<\/a> for enhanced security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever there\u2019s a new update for iOS, install it instantly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the cache and history data to prevent unwanted sites, as they can bring a virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid jailbreaking an iPhone, as it impacts the built-in iPhone security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never click on the pop-ups and other unsafe links.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPhone is already secured device due to Apple\u2019s strong security features among its devices. However, any malware can come into your phone through online links or sites you access on your browser. You must know <strong>how to remove a virus from iphone<\/strong> when you own this device. When your device caught virus, it will show many popups, links, and get overheated instantly, also the battery will start to drain faster. To get rid of the virus, start by restarting your device, clear cache, and following the steps mentioned in the blog. 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Some caution you can take, like not installing apps from unknown sources other than the App Store. Do not click on suspicious links or Ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-20470\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-20470\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-20470\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How can I test if my iPhone has a virus?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-20470\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-20470\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is easy to identify an iPhone virus, your device will suddenly start showing you ads or links on yoru browser and even on your homepage. 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