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This password has appeared in a data leak

Hi! Today I received a notification in which I was informed that my passwords appeared in a database through an information leak. What can Ido next? I have already changed all my passwords.

iPhone 11

Posted on May 19, 2021 11:47 AM

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Posted on May 19, 2021 11:53 AM

You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security.


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    

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May 26, 2021 12:41 PM in response to stutor

Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address.  The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple emails won't have poor grammar/misspellings. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card numbers . 


The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.


Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams.   


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store.     


Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. You can forward as an attachment by going to Mail/Message/Forward as attachment. Or control - click on the email and select Forward as attachment. Make sure you send it as an attachment to a new email. If you just forward it, it will probably be rejected. You won’t receive a response.


reportphishing@apple.com

This password has appeared in a data leak

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