Tentative de phishing

Dav25

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hello I am a beginner sorry for the question if it is naive. on my iPhone I regularly have blocked attacks and phishing attempts like the ones I put in screenshot. do you know them ? do you know what they are looking for? Thank you for your help

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/97933/tentative-de-phishing

This means that there is some application on your iOS that is trying to connect to a phishing/malicious website, and Bitdefender is blocking it for you.

Here are some of the specific threats that you may encounter:

• Phishing emails and text messages: These messages will often try to trick you into clicking on a malicious link or opening an infected attachment. Once you do this, the cybercriminals can install malware on your device or steal your personal information.
• Fake websites: These websites will often look like legitimate websites, such as your bank's website or a popular online retailer. However, they are actually fake websites created by cybercriminals to steal your login information.
• Smishing attacks: These attacks involve sending SMS text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as your bank or a delivery company. The messages will often contain a link that, when clicked, will take you to a fake website where you will be asked to enter your personal information.

Here are some tips for protecting yourself from these threats:

• Be careful what you click on: Never click on links in emails or text messages from unknown senders. Even if the sender looks like it is a legitimate company, be sure to hover over the link to see the actual URL before you click on it.
• Don't open unexpected attachments: Never open attachments from unknown senders. Even if the attachment looks like it is a photo or document, it could actually be a virus or other malware.
• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all of your online accounts: This will make it more difficult for cybercriminals to steal your login information.
• Keep your software up to date: Software updates often include security patches that can protect you from known vulnerabilities.
• Be aware of the latest scams: Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new ways to steal your information. Be sure to stay up-to-date on the latest scams so that you can avoid them.

Try resetting your browser on iOS

Resetting your browser on iOS can help to clear out any cookies, cache, and browsing history that may be causing problems. It can also help to improve your privacy and security.

Here are the steps on how to reset Safari on iOS:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap on Safari.
3. Scroll down and tap on Clear History and Website Data.
4. Tap on Clear History and Data.
5. A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm that you want to clear your history and website data. Tap on Clear.

To reset Chrome on iOS:

1. Open the Chrome app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on Settings.
4. Scroll down and tap on Privacy.
5. Tap on Clear Browsing Data.
6. Select the time range for which you want to clear your browsing data.
7. Tap on Clear Browsing Data.
8. A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm that you want to clear your browsing data. Tap on Clear.

To reset Firefox on iOS:

1. Open the Firefox app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the three lines in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on Settings.
4. Scroll down and tap on Privacy.
5. Tap on Clear Now.
6. Select the types of data that you want to clear.
7. Tap on Clear Now.
8. A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm that you want to clear your browsing data. Tap on Clear.

Regards

Alexandru_BD

We also have a dedicated article here:

https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2204/

Regards