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Respected I am continuously receiving msg that your password will be published online plz

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 12, 2021 11:12 PM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2021 7:06 PM

If running iOS 13 or earlier versions, check: Settings - Passwords & Accounts - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account. 


If running iOS 14, check: Settings - Calendar - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account. 

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Mar 13, 2021 7:52 PM in response to 9414-1

9414-1 Said:

"Security alert: Respected I am continuously receiving msg that your password will be published online plz"

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What to Do:

A. Having Clicked a Link:

Did you click anything? If so, then Security & Privacy would be of High-Concern here. If such is the case, then consider modifying your credentials, immediately. Pefroming the following is best at this point.  So, Consider...


B. Report this Scam:

Forward these screenshots to Apple. Learn More Here: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tips

Mar 13, 2021 12:32 AM in response to 9414-1

iOS / iPadOS devices cannot be hacked or infected with Virus / Malware / Spyware if it is updated to the latest iOS/iPadOS unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious software or unauthorized apps directly from the internet and installed on your device or/and have Jail Broken. 


It (Hacking) also depends on how careful are you in sharing sensitive and valuable information pertaining to your iPhone such as Passcode, Password etc with your friends and family members.


Be careful when sharing the device's sensitive and valuable information with friends and family members.


Thumb Rules:

  1. Enable  Guided Access before handing over an iPhone to kids
  2. Don't share Apple IDs
  3. Don't Jail Break
  4. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device and payment methods
  5. Beware of Phishing



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