Are Calendar Viruses Dangerous?

The calendar is a sneaky way that spammers and hackers attempt to attain your personal information, and it's one of the top mobile security threats that put you and your information at risk.

Why am I getting virus warnings on my iPhone calendar?

If you continue to receive spam invites, then it could be that the troublesome calendar has a subscription set up on your iPhone. Removing this is simple, so open Settings and select Calendar > Accounts then look for the Subscribed Calendars option.

How do I remove a virus from my iPhone calendar?

How to get rid of deceptive calendar events virus on iPhone
  1. Open the Calendar app on your iPhone. ...
  2. On the main page, tap the Calendars button at the bottom. ...
  3. Look for the spam event's color and tap the i button next to it.
  4. Scroll down and tap Delete Calendar to delete all spam events from your iPhone.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.