<ul><li>iPhones, whether through malware or a bad app, can be hacked. Apple has designed iOS to run apps in a virtual environment, which limits the access apps have to other apps, thereby preventing the spread of viruses. The owner jail-breaking the iPhone or downloading apps outside of the App Store increases risks from hackers.</li><li>Some signs that your device may have been hacked include performance issues, the device feeling overly hot, and mysterious calls, texts or apps appearing. Instructions on how to identify whether your iPhone has malware and how to resolve the issue are listed in the article.</li><li>Protecting smartphones from hackers is vital. To avoid hacks, iOS users should: update phones and their apps, avoid downloading from third-party app stores, and not jail-break iPhones.</li><li>While antivirus software may not be needed on non-jailbroken iPhones, extra protection is recommended. Online protection software can keep users and their phones safer. It can block worrying links on texts and social media, as well as protect users' identity and privacy.</li></ul>

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