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Account Hacked

Hi recently got an email to say someone signed into my account using a Mac, I only own a Apple TV4k and have never used a Mac in my life. I'm a bit worried about this happening as it seems someone had hacked my account? I went into my Apple ID account and sure enough it said there was a Mac signed in which I immediately removed. I obviously changed my password, but I'm a little worried now, how did someone just hack in so seemingly easily, and is there any further step I should take apart from changing my password?

Posted on Apr 11, 2020 12:44 AM

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You did exactly the right thing. Now, see:


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

And see these security-related Apple documents:


 If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303 and Security and 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

 

Using app-specific passwords https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204397

Posted on Apr 11, 2020 3:24 AM

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Apr 11, 2020 1:08 AM in response to ShAd0W1982

ShAd0W1982 Said:

"Account Hacked: Hi recently got an email to say someone signed into my account using a Mac, I only own a Apple TV4k and have never used a Mac in my life. I'm a bit worried about this happening as it seems someone had hacked my account?"

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Modifying your Credentials:

With Apple Account security being of high-concern here, I'd consider modifying the following:

  • Modifying: your login credentials (Using Both a New eMail and a New Password for each and all sites)


  • Associating: a different method of payment to your account


Question marked as Apple recommended

Apr 11, 2020 3:24 AM in response to ShAd0W1982

You did exactly the right thing. Now, see:


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

And see these security-related Apple documents:


 If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303 and Security and 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

 

Using app-specific passwords https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204397

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