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My Apple ID has been hacked

My Apple ID has been hacked

iPhone XS

Posted on Aug 30, 2019 9:14 AM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2019 9:20 AM

How do you know it has been hacked? Can you change the password? More information would help.


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.


Apple ID has been compromised


 Apple ID Password Change


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 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


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Aug 30, 2019 9:20 AM in response to Talismán

How do you know it has been hacked? Can you change the password? More information would help.


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.


Apple ID has been compromised


 Apple ID Password Change


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 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


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ



My Apple ID has been hacked

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