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receiving an email from friend with a link to open message then being asked to enter password for icloud is this spam? the link says: icloud.com. readinsecurebox. never seen a message like this before

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 5, 2020 3:35 PM

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sberman

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Posted on Jun 5, 2020 3:38 PM

This certainly looks like a phishing attempt.

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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sberman

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Jun 5, 2020 3:38 PM in response to louisesymmonds

This certainly looks like a phishing attempt.

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Jun 5, 2020 3:41 PM in response to sberman

Thanks for responding.

I’ve deleted the message but do I have to do anything like change my password or anything like that if this is a possible phishing attempt?

sberman

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Jun 5, 2020 3:43 PM in response to louisesymmonds

Read the article I linked above. Then take the steps that seem prudent to you.

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