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How do I get the hacker out of My device?

Hi, I went on a website and it said your. iPad Air 4th gen has been hacked and at the bottom it had a blue button that said ok. How do I get the hacker out of My device.


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Posted on Sep 4, 2021 11:12 PM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2021 11:33 PM

Leila_243 Said:

"How do I get the hacker out of My device?: Hi, I went on a website and it said your. iPad Air 4th gen has been hacked and at the bottom it had a blue button that said ok. How do I get the hacker out of My device."

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Nothing is Hacked:

What you are describing is a phishing message. So, let things be. No one has hacked your iPhone.


Report this Phishing Scam:

Next time such a message pops up, take a screenshot of it, and send it to Apple. Apple wouldn't popup with you such a message about a hacked device. Do as instructed here: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tips.


Modifying your Credentials:

Did you interact with this message, in some manor? If so, consider modifying your credentials. If not, then just let things be

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Sep 4, 2021 11:33 PM in response to Leila_243

Leila_243 Said:

"How do I get the hacker out of My device?: Hi, I went on a website and it said your. iPad Air 4th gen has been hacked and at the bottom it had a blue button that said ok. How do I get the hacker out of My device."

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Nothing is Hacked:

What you are describing is a phishing message. So, let things be. No one has hacked your iPhone.


Report this Phishing Scam:

Next time such a message pops up, take a screenshot of it, and send it to Apple. Apple wouldn't popup with you such a message about a hacked device. Do as instructed here: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tips.


Modifying your Credentials:

Did you interact with this message, in some manor? If so, consider modifying your credentials. If not, then just let things be

How do I get the hacker out of My device?

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