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How can I tell if my phone has been hacked?

I was prompted on my phone to update my email password and did so...then realized that I had not in fact as was indicated changed my password 42 hrs ago now I am wondering if my phone and data stored there is secure?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 22, 2021 3:28 PM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2021 3:34 PM

MarMarMOM3 Said:

"How can I tell if my phone has been hacked?: I was prompted on my phone to update my email password and did so...then realized that I had not in fact as was indicated changed my password 42 hrs ago now I am wondering if my phone and data stored there is secure?"

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How were you Prompted?:

What this a text message that popped up? If so, it was a scam. So, change your eMail address's password. Setup two-factor authentication for your eMail account.

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Sep 22, 2021 3:34 PM in response to MarMarMOM3

MarMarMOM3 Said:

"How can I tell if my phone has been hacked?: I was prompted on my phone to update my email password and did so...then realized that I had not in fact as was indicated changed my password 42 hrs ago now I am wondering if my phone and data stored there is secure?"

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How were you Prompted?:

What this a text message that popped up? If so, it was a scam. So, change your eMail address's password. Setup two-factor authentication for your eMail account.

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