Account keeps getting locked for security reasons and requires me to change my password constantly last couple weeks

I haven't updated any device in like 6 months, so it has nothing to do with an iOS, tvOS, or OS X update.

I have this question too

I’m not trying to challenge your personal experience but I can say that Google most certainly is vulnerable. Because you haven’t personally experienced it doesn’t mean that it isn't possible.

Same thing happened to me overnight, after some weeks of no problems. There is no good security reason for this.

Some people have stated that they have 2 factor authentication and also have this issue. I don't, and I am certainly not going to activate it, it is a royal pain in the ***.

I have been locked out for 22 days! I cannot understand what the issue is and they claim they don't know what it is either, I am still waiting for an answer from the elusive engineering department.

toSuisho13 is this problem still solved or has it returned to constantly needing a pw change or verification?

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.

Link to contact Apple Support in the article.

Apple ID has been compromised.      

Security and your Apple ID.      

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.    

2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key

Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     

Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    

Despaire Said:

"Account keeps getting locked for security reasons and required me to change my password constantly last couple weeks: same annoying issue here!!“

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To the OP and others he getting this: occurrence.

Perform the Following:

A. Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac:

Malwarebytes searches for malware(short for (malicious software) and spyware. Those make your Mac act in a mislead manor. So scan with it, and remove what is found from the quarantine. It is created by longtime users of these forums making it the only reliable Security Software for a Mac.

Downloads:

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller

B. Modify your Credentials:

With Security & Privacy being of High-Concern here, consider modifying your credentials, immediately. Pefroming the following is best at this point.  Seeing this being reported 5 days later - I’m assuming someone is trying to hack into your account. They may have confiscated your credentials somehow. So, Consider...

• Modifying: your login credentials (using both a New eMail and a New Password) for Apple and each and all sites
• Associating: a different method of payment to your account
• Enabling: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID and for all other accounts that have such an applicable option

lukatibo Said:

"[...]At first I thought it was someone who knows me and was trying to lock my account on purpose repeatedly.[...]"

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Modify your Credentials:

With Security & Privacy being of High-Concern here, consider modifying your credentials, immediately. Pefroming the following is best at this point.  Seeing this being reported 5 days later - I’m assuming someone is trying to hack into your account. They may have confiscated your credentials somehow. So, Consider...

• Modifying: your login credentials (using both a New eMail and a New Password) for Apple and each and all sites
• Associating: a different method of payment to your account
• Enabling: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID and for all other accounts that have such an applicable option

Why a New eMail Address?:

With a different eMail address, there is less likely someone to enter your eMail address, should they be trying to do so (which is a pure reason as to why an account can be locked: Multiple unsuccessful log in attempts).