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User profile for user: gurmehar98
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message online surfing that apple id may be hacked

Recently i was trying to open a pdf on safari in private mode n i received a message “ APPLE ID may be hacked ! Due to recent visiting fraudulent/unaecured adult sites, your personal data and passwords can be stolen by cybercriminals via hidden advertising scripts. If they get access to your data, all devices linked to apple id may be at risk and may be blocked if no actions are taken

Install the most trusted security application and activate it for free to avoid possible loss of your APPLE ID and iCloud data “. then there was an option to install or cancel. i closed the window.

Is my apple id really hacked ? What should i do now?

iPhone 11, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 9, 2020 4:55 AM

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User profile for user: donv_the_ghost
donv_the_ghost
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Posted on Apr 9, 2020 5:28 AM

You were being scammed. You did the right thing. Here is some information that may help you in the future.

 

Increase/learn about security

 

See If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145

 

Increase the Security of your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303

 

iCloud security overview  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303

 

Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac

 

Information on Phishing, etc.

 

 See If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382

 

See Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679

 

See How to avoid scams when using Apple Pay to send and receive money https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208226

 

For scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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User profile for user: donv_the_ghost
donv_the_ghost
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Apr 9, 2020 5:28 AM in response to gurmehar98

You were being scammed. You did the right thing. Here is some information that may help you in the future.

 

Increase/learn about security

 

See If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145

 

Increase the Security of your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303

 

iCloud security overview  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303

 

Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac

 

Information on Phishing, etc.

 

 See If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382

 

See Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679

 

See How to avoid scams when using Apple Pay to send and receive money https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208226

 

For scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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