Unauthorised attempt to reset my account password
I have just received a message from apple responding to a password reset that I did not request. Is there a way to find out where or who it came from etc..?
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I have just received a message from apple responding to a password reset that I did not request. Is there a way to find out where or who it came from etc..?
You are welcome. You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.
Note the restrictions in the article.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
Apple ID -Two-factor authentication
Two Factor Authentification availability
Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords
Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords
You are welcome. You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.
Note the restrictions in the article.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
Apple ID -Two-factor authentication
Two Factor Authentification availability
Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords
Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords
That information isn't available.
Thanks Eric. It just happened again, so I can only think that someone else is trying to access the account. Nigel
Unauthorised attempt to reset my account password