

PUAs cause unwanted redirects, gather browsing-related data, and often feed users with unwanted, intrusive ads. Scam websites and other dubious sites often are opened by a potentially unwanted app installed on the browser or computer. We recommend that you ignore this scam (and virus alert) and do not trust apps promoted through websites of this kind. Other information is virtually identical to that displayed on the desktop version. It states that the currently-used browsing app is damaged by trojan viruses that were installed whilst visiting corrupted websites. The mobile version of this scam website is quite similar. If clicked, the "Clean Device" buttons opens its download page. To remove these viruses, people are encouraged to download Shield VPN app. The notification on the website states that the iPhone is infected with 17 viruses and, unless removed, they will proliferate further and damage sensitive data, affecting the Facebook account, WhatsApp messages, and other apps. When opened, this site displays a pop-up window stating that the visitor's iPhone has been compromised and immediate action is required. People generally open this scam website unintentionally and these sites are often opened by potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) installed on their systems. This scam website should not be trusted, and the same applies to apps promoted through it. Its main purpose is to trick people into believing that their iPhone smartphones are compromised and infected, and to promote an app that supposedly fixes this issue. "Your Apple iPhone Is Infected By (17) Viruses" is a scam promoted through a deceptive website.

What is "Your Apple iPhone Is Infected By (17) Viruses"?
