# Your iPhone could soon flag malicious iMessages before they do any damage

> Apple appears to be adding another layer of protection to iMessage against scams and cyberattacks. Code discovered in iOS 26. 6 beta 5 reveals a feature called Malicious Message Detected.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/your-iphone-could-soon-flag-malicious-imessages-before-they-do-any-damage/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5655f6c0d4f3760f938c8f)
- **Published:** 2026-07-14
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #ios
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5655f6c0d4f3760f938c8f

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