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You know how we\u2019re always getting those calendar invites on our iPhones? They\u2019re like little digital reminders for all the important stuff \u2013 meetings, birthdays, you name it. But hold on, not all of these invites are the real deal. Some of them are just spam in disguise, trying to sneak into our schedules.<\/p>\n
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Spam invitation<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow to protect your iPhone from spam invitations<\/strong><\/h2>\nLet\u2019s dive into the essential dos and don\u2019ts to keep those pesky spam invites from hijacking your iPhone calendar.<\/p>\n
1) Delete the spam calendar invite<\/strong><\/p>\nThe moment a spam invite hits your calendar, it\u2019s like an uninvited guest at a party. So, what do you do? Show it the door. Hit “delete” and send that spam invite packing. It\u2019s the digital equivalent of saying, “No, thanks, I\u2019ll pass.”<\/p>\n
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Let\u2019s dive into the dos and don\u2019ts to keep those pesky spam invites from hijacking your iPhone calendar.<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n2) Don’t click that link<\/strong><\/h3>\nSpam calendar invites can be a real nuisance. They clutter your calendar with unwanted events and can even pose security risks if they contain malicious links. Whatever you do, if you don’t recognize who it\u2019s from, don\u2019t click that link. It\u2019s a trap. Clicking on links from unknown sources can lead to downloading malware or giving away personal information to cybercriminals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PASSCODE ON IPHONE<\/strong><\/p>\n3) Have antivirus software on all your devices<\/strong><\/h3>\nBe sure always to have an antivirus running in the background in case you accidentally click a link in one of these calendar invites. This will prevent you from clicking through malicious links that install malware that may get access to your private information. Having antivirus protection installed on all your devices can also alert you of any phishing emails or ransomware scams. Get my picks for the best 2024 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices<\/u>.<\/p>\n
THE 4 BEST SECRET NOTE-TAKING APPS THAT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE<\/strong><\/p>\n4) Get rid of a spam calendar event you might have accidentally accepted<\/strong><\/h3>\nAccidents happen, but there\u2019s an easy fix:<\/p>\n
\nOpen Calendar<\/strong><\/li>\nTap on the event<\/strong> you want to get rid of<\/li>\nThen tap Delete Event\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\nTap Delete Event<\/strong> again to confirm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to get rid of a spam calendar event you might have accidentally accepted. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nTHE IPHONE PRIVACY SETTING YOU NEED TO TURN OFF<\/strong><\/p>\n5) The next thing you should do is delete the original spam invitation<\/strong><\/h3>\nDon\u2019t let it linger in your inbox:<\/p>\n
\nGo to your email app<\/strong>.<\/li>\nFind the email<\/strong> that sent the spam invitation.<\/li>\nSwipe lef<\/strong>t on the email<\/li>\nTap More<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Then click Move to Trash. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n6) Safeguard your iPhone calendar with email aliases<\/strong><\/h3>\nUse a dedicated email alias for calendar subscriptions and event RSVPs. This way, if you ever receive spam invitations, they\u2019re isolated from your main calendar and can be easily managed. By strategically using email aliases, you can maintain a clean and spam-free iPhone calendar, ensuring that only legitimate invitations make their way to your schedule.<\/p>\n
Email aliases also help prevent your personal information from being compromised in the event of a data breach. Find out more about upgrading the security of your email here<\/u>.<\/p>\n
1-MINUTE TECH CHANGES FOR MORE PRIVACY<\/strong><\/p>\nKurt’s key takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\nStaying vigilant and proactive about your digital safety is key. By following these steps, you can keep your calendar \u2013 and your iPhone \u2013 free from spam and secure from threats. Remember, when in doubt, delete it. If you didn\u2019t ask for it, don\u2019t click it.<\/p>\n
Do you have a spam horror story related to your iPhone calendar? Let us know by writing us at <\/strong>Cyberguy.com\/Contact<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n For more of my tech tips & security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com\/Newsletter<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you’d like us to cover<\/u><\/p>\n
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