Frequent iOS security issues are becoming more common.
Frequent iOS security issues are becoming more common.
She’s receiving unwanted texts and seeing frequent pop-up ads, even after resetting her phone. Look for possible malware or apps that might be causing this issue.
Contact your service provider immediately and request a fresh number or even a completely new unit. If they cannot resolve the issue, consider alternative solutions.
She's currently at 8.3 and remains unresolved. If it doesn't get fixed, I might go check them out—they've been using the phone for a couple of weeks and there haven't been any issues reported.
She seems to be receiving text messages, which might appear as spam and could be restricted by your internet service provider. It shouldn’t occur so frequently. The pop-up sounds unusual; there are no actual pop-ups unless an app is running that shows advertisements inside.
A few are basic enhancements for gambling apps that launch the AppStore right away. One she noticed often is called SmartTime Money dot com. There’s an app for this, but she hasn’t tried it before. It’s odd because even after a factory reset it still shows up. Another strange thing is that it appears in both Safari and Chrome for iOS. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
It appears the device is either re-downloading or integrated into the main software. A factory reset will erase all settings and saved data, leaving only essential system files. Visit the source of the device and request a replacement or consider updating it via Apple’s services.
It's possible the harmful software might connect to her iTunes profile and automatically reinstall when the device is reconnected.
It's happening now. These virus creators are really impressive.