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When you receive a phishing message on your iPhone, iMessage automatically disables any links contained within it.

Here, the hackers behind this campaign are using the same method but with a twist.

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BleepingComputer even confirmed this with Apple.

Dont let that false sense of urgency make you do something rash.

Did you order a package that might have been delayed?

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Do you even do business with the company in question?

By answering questions like these, you might quickly de-escalate the situation.

From there, you absolutely want to avoid clicking on any links a phishing message may contain.

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For instance, they might ask you to provide more information like personal or financial details.

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