Possible to hack an iPhone via phonecall?

Post date: 2019-12-11 12:15:34

A friend is insisting that their iPhone has been hacked and would like my help in fixing the issue. I'm not sure this occurred or that his phone has actually been hacked, but listen to the story and tell me what ya think please. ..

My buddy Mike was taking a nap, then awoken by a phone call from himself. The person on the line said it was his phone network provider, saying his account was being suspended and that he'd need to speak to Customer Service immediately. He suspected a phishing attack, but played along, said ok and was put on hold. After about a minute the phone call was terminated.

No strange behavior of the iPhone has been reported, but he's wary of using it now.

I checked his phone call library and there is indeed a phone call from himself, of a minute duration.

My question is this: is it possible to hack a phone over the phone, via a phone call or any other method? Is this a known thing?

My friend is will be reading this thread, so be kind to him, please.

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