How to scan iPhone 16 Pro after receiving suspicious email?

Hi, I have iPhone 16 Pro. I received Gmail email from my boutique stock broker that my info is suspected compromised from Etna software hack Sept 3 2026. It had PDF based online, with link to 2 years credit monitoring thru another company they contacted for those of us involved. I did not click link as this email came closed office hour of Tradier. They knew about hack for a while now. Sent this email 6PM Friday. It was sent to another email other than the one I have corresponded with and listed on their/my platform with them.

this seems strange. I deleted the bookmarked site where PDF is hosted and again, did not click any links. I will contact Tradier Monday. I’d like to scan my iPhone by connecting to my computer and scan with Intego, but hesitant. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Wchm

Posted on Oct 3, 2026 7:33 AM

2 replies

lkrupp

Level 7 (28,946 points)

Oct 3, 2026 7:39 AM in response to Wchm

Simply viewing an email cannot install malware on your iPhone. Clicking links and entering personal data can. If you have only viewed the email you’re fine.

Wchm Author

Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 3, 2026 8:43 AM in response to lkrupp

Thanks. ikrupp.

that’s what I thought.

The fact I did open the PDF in my browser, without clicking link imbedded, panicked me.