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I just got a notice that my iPhone 11 had been hacked. Phishing or real? How would I run a scan?

I just got a notice that my iPhone 11 had been hacked. Phishing or real? How would I run a scan?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 20, 2021 9:00 PM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2021 9:03 AM

Almost certainly phishing.


Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/HT201679 - lacking in specifics, the next link is better:


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - https://support.apple.com/HT204759

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Jul 21, 2021 9:03 AM in response to travelbiz

Almost certainly phishing.


Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/HT201679 - lacking in specifics, the next link is better:


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - https://support.apple.com/HT204759

I just got a notice that my iPhone 11 had been hacked. Phishing or real? How would I run a scan?

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