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Technology
Anthony Spadafora

Worried about spyware on your iPhone? iShutdown can reveal if you’ve been infected

Spyware.

When you choose an iPhone over one of the best Android phones, chances are you’re doing so for iMessage, FaceTime and all of Apple’s other apps and features. However, security and privacy are another one of the main reasons many people pick up an iPhone over an Android smartphone.

As the best iPhones and the best MacBooks have become more popular in recent years, they’ve also become a much bigger target for hackers. While you won’t find nearly as much malware on iPhones as on Android devices, there is one big threat you need to look out for: spyware.

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