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My mac and apple id is compromised

my Mac is not able to find accurate location. It has been hacked and they have disabled that and have breeched my apple id. How can i can this to stop

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 25, 2020 4:36 PM

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Aug 25, 2020 5:14 PM in response to dmazon87

If you can, you might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Security and your Apple ID.      


 Apple ID Password Change.     


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


Two Factor Authentification availability.     


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    

My mac and apple id is compromised

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