I got a notification last night about someone connecting a new device to my apple ID and I did not do it. This morning I woke up to text messages sent in another language and I did not send the messages. What should I do about this?
iPhone XS Max, iOS 13
I would ignore them. Probably all spam or scam. This has nothing to do with your Apple ID.
About Email and Other Scams
Apple always addresses you by your name or the name they have on file for you. The Email will be from apple.com or itunes.com. Email addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail > View > Message > Show all Headers to see more. Apple Emails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.
An exception to the above is when you order something from the Apple Store. The receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer.
Avoid Scams
Report phishing email to abuse@apple.com.
I would ignore them. Probably all spam or scam. This has nothing to do with your Apple ID.
About Email and Other Scams
Apple always addresses you by your name or the name they have on file for you. The Email will be from apple.com or itunes.com. Email addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail > View > Message > Show all Headers to see more. Apple Emails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.
An exception to the above is when you order something from the Apple Store. The receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer.
Avoid Scams
Report phishing email to abuse@apple.com.
Check your Apple ID device sign in list https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064. Remove any device that shouldn't be signed in using the steps in the link.
If there are none that shouldn’t be signed in, then should not have a problem at this point. But add two-factor authentication (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205075) if you aren’t already using it.
If an unauthorized device has been signed in, then change your Apple ID password using Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355
Here is 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
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
Apple ID Hacked
