visited this site that was marked as malicious by virustotal

Visiting a site that security tools flag as malicious can pose a risk, but risk level depends on what the site actually does and what actions were taken while visiting.

Key points based on the provided context:

1. Why sites are flagged as harmful
   A site is typically flagged as harmful when it contains attack code capable of downloading malicious software or otherwise harming the device during normal browsing or via deceptive prompts. Security services recommend avoiding such pages entirely.
2. Drive‑by and deceptive behavior
   Malicious or compromised websites may:
   • Attempt automatic malware downloads or exploit browser vulnerabilities.
   • Use misleading pop‑ups, fake buttons, or scare messages to trick into installing apps or providing sensitive information.
   • Host phishing pages that imitate legitimate services to steal credentials or financial data.
3. What to do after visiting a flagged site
   Even on an iPhone, the following hygiene steps are recommended:
   • If any prompts to install configuration profiles, apps, or VPNs were accepted, remove those immediately in device settings.
   • If any passwords, account numbers, or personal data were entered on that site, change those passwords from a trusted device and enable multi‑factor authentication where possible.
   • Monitor accounts (email, banking, key services) for unusual activity.
   • Be cautious of follow‑up phishing emails, SMS, or calls referencing that activity.
4. Prevention going forward
   • Use a modern, protected browser such as Microsoft Edge, which checks sites and downloads against lists of reported phishing and malware sites and blocks or warns on unsafe content.
   • Avoid sites that offer pirated or “free” versions of paid content or software, as these are frequently used to distribute malware.
   • Watch for suspicious domains (misspellings, character substitutions, added words or punctuation) and avoid clicking unexpected links in email or messages.

If no apps/profiles were installed and no sensitive data was entered, the likelihood of persistent compromise is lower, but continued caution and monitoring are still recommended after any visit to a known malicious or compromised site.

References:

• Protect yourself from malware and phishing
• Prevent malware infection
• Microsoft Edge for mobile FAQs
• What is typosquatting?
• Enable or disable security alerts about links and files from suspicious websites