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Spam calls are not only annoying but also dangerous for your security. In fact, Americans lost a total of $29.8 billion in 2021 because of phone scams. Even iPhone owners, who use the most secure smartphones out there, have become an easy target for scammers, telemarketers, and prankers. But even though your iPhone can be attacked by fraud calls, it doesn’t mean you can’t protect it. There are some tried and true ways to safeguard your iPhone from unwanted scam calls. Read on to learn how to block spam calls on iPhone for good.

Imagine that instead of reminding you about your friends’ birthdays and important business meetings, your iPhone calendar starts to deliver spam messages. Fake security alerts, intrusive ads, and “free money” offers distract you every hour. What could be more annoying? Moreover, these notifications do not just cause discomfort, but pose a real threat to your cybersecurity. Once you click on a provided link (even by accident when trying to turn it off), you will be redirected to a malicious website. And then, hackers will steal your private data in the blink of an eye. Wondering how to avoid such an outcome? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading this article to learn how to get rid of an iPhone calendar virus forever.

From smart TVs and refrigerators to security cameras and voice assistants, smart devices make life more convenient than ever. But that convenience comes at a cost your Internet of Things (IoT) devices could be part of a global cyber army and you don’t even know it. These cyber armies are called IoT botnets and they’re behind some of the most disruptive online attacks today. IoT botnets are formed by malicious actors who compromise internet connected devices and turn them into infected devices that can be controlled remotely for cyber attacks. Before you dismiss this as a tech-world issue, here’s the kicker: any poorly secured smart device in your home or office can be recruited by a botnet to participate in large scale attacks, steal your data or spy on you. In this guide we’ll explore what IoT botnets are, how they work, the risks they pose and most importantly how you can protect yourself including with VeePN.