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I think im being hacked. I got an email from this website:

****


and before I knew it was fake entered my information. after realizing it wasn't a real email, I changed my apple password. just wondering how I can get rid of it because I found that website in my hide my email under apps using Apple ID



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iPhone XS Max, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 22, 2020 12:25 PM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2020 12:34 PM

Check your Apple ID device list (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064) and 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 you should not have a problem at this point since you changed your Apple ID password. But 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

 

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

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Apr 22, 2020 12:34 PM in response to jadenb14

Check your Apple ID device list (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064) and 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 you should not have a problem at this point since you changed your Apple ID password. But 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

 

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

Apr 22, 2020 12:29 PM in response to jadenb14

And, why did you post the URL of a site that hacks someone's computer? Please use some common sense before doing something like that in these forums. Did you not read the Apple Support Communities Use Agreement - Apple Community?


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.


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Report phishing email to abuse@apple.com.


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