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Computer Help and Support

ailsagirl

(24,255 posts) Sun Jun 1, 2025, 09:49 PM Jun 1

Lately, when I bring up Google on my iphone, I get this message: [View all]

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Has this happened to anyone else? Is there something I need to do?

Thanks in advance!

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Lately, when I bring up Google on my iphone, I get this message: [View all] ailsagirl Jun 1 OP

I have a Google 'button' among my choices on my iPhone House of Roberts Jun 1 #1

Hmmm ailsagirl Jun 1 #2

I use DuckDuckGo. multigraincracker Jun 1 #3

You might have a neighbor whose computer got malware and is part of a botnet. usonian Jun 1 #4

Thank you ailsagirl Jun 2 #9

What do you use sunflowerseed Jun 2 #10

My feedback to DDG is not repeatable here. usonian Jun 2 #12

Sorry-- I should just have Googled it... n/t ailsagirl Jun 1 #5

You and I are never the first to run into a problem. usonian Jun 2 #6

This could be a scam! BEWARE Nictuku Jun 2 #7

Agree. Other than the usual "eye exam" (I hate them) never give out any information. n/t usonian Jun 2 #11

I got a phishing popup on my laptop. I right-clicked it and selected "Block." John1956PA Jun 2 #8