Why “find my iPhone” went off?

For no reason at all the “find my iPhone” went off today. How do I know if someone hacked my account?




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Posted on Jul 21, 2021 5:43 PM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2021 6:27 PM

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.    


 Apple ID Password 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.


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 

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Jul 21, 2021 6:27 PM in response to 2008phone

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.    


 Apple ID Password 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.


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 

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