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How to get rid of iPhone hacking

My ex boyfriend had access to all my data. It shows numbers and messages from every social media platform I use, I want to know how to get rid of that or somehow maybe delete the bug on my phone that’s allowing him to transfer all my information




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Posted on May 26, 2021 9:30 AM

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Posted on May 26, 2021 10:15 AM

Hi liveisha,


Please follow these steps:


  1. Turn on two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
  2. Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support
  3. How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (You should restore from a backup if you have one available)
  4. Change the passwords to all of your online accounts.


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May 26, 2021 10:15 AM in response to liveisha

Hi liveisha,


Please follow these steps:


  1. Turn on two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
  2. Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support
  3. How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (You should restore from a backup if you have one available)
  4. Change the passwords to all of your online accounts.


May 26, 2021 10:06 AM in response to liveisha

If your phone is jailbroken, follow these instructions to restore it: https://support.apple.com/HT204184


Here is Apple's basic guide to protecting your security and privacy: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/iph6e7d349d1/ios


If you really want to go further, Apple recently published this in-depth guide for people whose personal safety might be at risk: https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1976/en_US/device-and-data-access-when-personal-safety-is-at-risk.pdf


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