Did I get hacked??

I got a text verification code 2 times last night. Does that mean someone was trying to sign in to my account? How can I find out who it was?

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 6:32 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2020 6:36 AM

It could mean that. See the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915

 

When you sign in on a new device, you’ll get a notification on your other trusted devices that includes a map showing the approximate location of the new device. This is an approximate location based on the IP address the device is currently using, rather than the exact location of the device. The location shown might reflect the network you're connected to, and not your physical location.

 

If you know you’re the person trying to sign in but you don’t recognize the location shown, you can still tap Allow and continue signing in. However, if you ever see a notification that your Apple ID is being used to sign in on a new device and you're not the one signing in, tap Don’t Allow to block the sign in attempt.

 

In connection with the material from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

 

In this regard, you can Check your Apple ID device (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064and 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. But, if an unauthorized device is signed in, Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355 to a strong one (See Security and your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303). 

 

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



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Aug 19, 2020 6:36 AM in response to Tt8616

It could mean that. See the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915

 

When you sign in on a new device, you’ll get a notification on your other trusted devices that includes a map showing the approximate location of the new device. This is an approximate location based on the IP address the device is currently using, rather than the exact location of the device. The location shown might reflect the network you're connected to, and not your physical location.

 

If you know you’re the person trying to sign in but you don’t recognize the location shown, you can still tap Allow and continue signing in. However, if you ever see a notification that your Apple ID is being used to sign in on a new device and you're not the one signing in, tap Don’t Allow to block the sign in attempt.

 

In connection with the material from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

 

In this regard, you can Check your Apple ID device (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064and 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. But, if an unauthorized device is signed in, Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355 to a strong one (See Security and your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303). 

 

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



Aug 19, 2020 7:15 AM in response to Tt8616

Tt8616 Said:

Did I get hacked?? I got a text verification code 2 times last night. Does that mean someone was trying to sign in to my account? How can I find out who it was

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Someone is seeming your credentials. Apple will not send you a message out of nowhere regarding a login.


I. Report this to Apple:

Take a screenshot of that phone number and send it off to Apple.

a. Detect and Block Spam Phone Calls - Apple Support

b. Recognize and Avoid Phishing Message, Phony Support Calls, and Other Scams Apple Support

c, (In the U.S. Only): When getting calls Report Phishing Scam Calls at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov


II. Modify Your Credentials:

Account, you will be able to rid of this device as one of your associated devices:

  1. Go Here: View and remove your associated devices for purchases
  2. Scroll to: Remove your associated iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and Macs
  3. Proceed from there as necessary, logging, back in.


and...


II. Unexpected Mail:

With Security & Privacy being of High-Concern here, consider modifying your credentials, immediately. Pefroming the following is best at this point.  So, Consider...

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