New research may shock a lot of Apple fans: iPhone users are actually more likely to fall for online scams than Android owners. The problem isn't the device itself; it's the habits of the people using it.

The survey from Malwarebytes, a global cybersecurity company, of 1,300 adults across the United States, United Kingdom, Austria, Germany and Switzerland, found that many iPhone owners put blind trust in Apple's security. That confidence makes them easier targets for scammers who count on overconfidence.

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Here's what the Malwarebytes survey uncovered:

The takeaway? It's not the phone that makes you safe, it's your choices every time you go online.

For years, Apple's reputation led iPhone users to believe they were automatically safer. This study proves otherwise. Cybercriminals don't care what brand of phone you carry; they care about how easy it is to trick you. And right now, too many iPhone users are letting their guard down.

Even if you love your iPhone, staying safe means making smarter choices online. Follow these steps to keep scammers one step behind you.

If something feels off, whether it's a text, link, or offer, pause. Scammers rely on urgency to trick you.

Never click on links or QR codes from unknown senders. Always visit the company's website directly. Also, use strong antivirus software to block malicious links before they reach you. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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Apple pushes out updates for a reason. Many contain security patches that block new threats. Make sure your iPhone is always running the latest iOS and app updates.

How to update iOS:

Manually updating apps:

Enabling Automatic App Updates:

This way, your phone will always stay current, reducing the chances that hackers can exploit old vulnerabilities.

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Using the same password everywhere is a hacker's dream. Create unique ones for each account. Consider using a password manager, which securely stores and generates complex passwords, reducing the risk of password reuse.

Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches. Our #1 password manager (see CyberGuy.com/Passwords) pick includes a built-in breach scanner that checks whether your email address or passwords have appeared in known leaks. If you discover a match, immediately change any reused passwords and secure those accounts with new, unique credentials.

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Scammers thrive on the personal details they can easily find about you online, and iPhone users in particular tend to overshare and trust their device to keep them safe. That leaves a bigger trail for criminals to exploit. A personal data removal service helps wipe your information from data broker sites and shady lists that fuel targeted scams. 

While no service can erase everything, it makes it much harder for crooks to connect the dots and trick you. They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

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Turning on two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the most powerful ways to lock down your accounts. It adds an extra login step that blocks criminals, even if they already have your password. On your iPhone:

Once set up, you'll get a code each time you or someone else tries to sign in.

Skip giving out your phone number or email just to snag a coupon, unlock a discount code, or enter a giveaway. Scammers use those details to target you later with spam, phishing attempts, and even identity theft schemes. Instead, create and use an alias email address for sign-ups, promotions, or contests. That way your real inbox stays private, and suspicious offers won't expose your personal data.

For recommendations on private and secure email providers that offer alias addresses, visit CyberGuy.com/Mail

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If you own an iPhone, don't assume Apple's built-in tools are enough. Android users appear to be more proactive, but everyone is vulnerable. Real security comes from your habits, not your hardware.

The bottom line: iPhone users are falling for scams more often because they trust too much and protect too little. The fix is simple: be cautious, be skeptical, and add extra protection. Because when it comes to scams, it's not about the device, it's about you.

Do you still believe Apple makes you safer, or are you ready to admit that scammers can outsmart any phone? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com/Contact

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Hollywood actress Candace Cameron Bure's faith is the "guiding light" to her decision to give back.

Bure, who has worked with multiple charities over her storied acting career, opened up to Fox News Digital about how her Christian calling pushes her to help those in need. The "Full House" star completed a trip to the Dominican Republic while working with Free Wheelchair Mission to help give mobility to those in need.

"You know, the Bible tells us to help the least of these, to help The Widows and The Orphans. I mean, that's a calling for every one of us," the 49-year-old actress told Fox News Digital. "And so, of course, my faith guides me in my choices that I make."

"I couldn't live out my Christian calling without helping those in need," Bure added. "And I mean, I guess that's the guiding light for me, but truly, when you're involved in it, you end up becoming the receiver because you really... It just, it feels so good to give and participate in helping change someone's life or adding to it, giving them hope, watching their resilience. To let them know that they are loved, and they're cared for, and they are worthy of being here and being loved by people and especially by God."

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For Bure, nonprofit work to help those in need has been incredibly important. She learned about Free Wheelchair Mission after hosting the Miracle of Mobility event for the organization last year. Bure explained she was personally impacted by the stories shared.

Bure chose to go on a four-day trip with Free Wheelchair Mission to help distribute wheelchairs to those in need. The "Growing Pains" actress traveled to the Dominican Republic, where the team handed out 11 wheelchairs.

"You're going into more remote places where people don't have access," she recalled. "They don't have running water or necessarily power. And to think of living in those types of conditions and then being disabled, not being able to move yourself, having to be carried or crawl on the ground or living in isolation because you don't have… mobility. It was really eye-opening for me."

"It really changes who you are, the joy that you are able to give to someone and to see this need fulfilled," Bure said. "It's the biggest gift that I could personally receive, and it's not about me. You're there to give, and yet I'm the one that's – I feel like I'm walking away with even more."

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Bure traveled to the Dominican Republic with Free Wheelchair Mission's CEO Nuka Hart.

"The transformation that takes place when someone receives a wheelchair is life-changing," Hart told Fox News Digital. "One wheelchair can change the lives of an entire family and their communities." 

"A child who once had to be carried can now attend school," she explained. "A parent who could not provide for their family can do meaningful work. It brings freedom, not just to the individual, but to those around them. And yet, 80 million people need a wheelchair and the vast majority around the world are still waiting – living without mobility. We’re working every day to ensure that anyone who needs a wheelchair has one – so they, and their families, can live with renewed dignity, independence, freedom, and joy."

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Bure has always been open about her faith and recently told Fox News Digital how God has shown up for her in the "scariest moments."

"I am always amazed because He always shows up, and it's sometimes in unexpected ways," Bure said. "Sometimes it's the way I want Him to show up, and sometimes it's the way I was hoping He wouldn't show up, but He did."

"But what I've learned over the years in knowing Him and knowing His character is that He's always there, literally always there," she added. "So, sometimes, in the scariest moments, when I'm like, ‘God, I need you with me. I need to feel your presence. Bring me through this.’ And sometimes you want the win at the end. He brings you through, and you're like, ‘Yes, I did it.’"