How to Identify a DDoS Attack on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to figure out if your iPhone or iPad is the victim of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack.

Steps

1
Watch for constant incoming phone calls or text messages. Since the purpose of a DDoS attack is to make online service unavailable, the attacker may use a tool that constantly calls your number or sends you a barrage of messages.
2
Look for outbound calls and text messages that you didn’t send yourself. Some DDoS attacks take over your phone to constantly dial phone numbers, making it so you can’t use your phone for anything else.

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3
Check your network logs for IP requests. If your IP address constantly makes requests over just a few seconds, this may be because of a DDoS attack. If you’re not sure how to view your network logs, check with your network administrator.
4
Check for warning or threat messages. Some attackers may proudly inform you that you are (or will be) under attack via calls, emails, text messages, or pop-ups.
- For the most part, DDoS attacks happen without such messages.
5
Look for signs of malware. Many signs of DDoS attacks may be the result of a virus or other type of malware. See Check if an iPhone Has a Virus.