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Got e/m that someone in Virginia tried to log into my acct 6/25/21

has my account be hacked?

I changed my p/w a few days ago

and changed again today.

is there a problem with my account?


iPhone 11

Posted on Jun 26, 2021 9:05 AM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2021 10:03 AM

Someone may know your Apple ID email address, but they don't know the password. If you changed your password, you should be okay. 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.     


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts 


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    

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 26, 2021 10:03 AM in response to Andipicard

Someone may know your Apple ID email address, but they don't know the password. If you changed your password, you should be okay. 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.     


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts 


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    

Got e/m that someone in Virginia tried to log into my acct 6/25/21

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