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How I can be sure my iPhone is not compromised?

How I can be sure my iPhone is not hacked ??


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iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 13, 2021 7:26 PM

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In addition to what Jack-19 provided, depending on what you are seeing, it is possible that your Apple ID could be compromised. See the information to see. If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

Posted on Dec 13, 2021 7:31 PM

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Dec 13, 2021 7:39 PM in response to Ahmed_magdy_sayed

Ahmed_magdy_sayed Said:

"How I can be sure my iPhone is not hacked ??"

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Three Things...


A. Was this Purchased from Apple?:

The only way an iPhone can be hacked is if it has been jailbroken. I'm not so certain you can look into this in any manor. If purchased form Apple, then no worries there, and all is safe.


B. Modify your Credentials:

Having so much concern, consider modifying your credentials, ASAP, starting with a new password.


Also...


C. Verify the Device:

Verify that the device is still assigned to your Apple AccountCheck your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

Dec 13, 2021 7:45 PM in response to Ahmed_magdy_sayed

Pragmatically, you cannot.


Malware does what it can to avoid presenting such evidence to the user.


In practice, it’s very rare for folks to be hacked.


When there have been reports of hacks—reports on NSO Pegasus over the years, for instance—coverage is widespread.


You might be at higher risk of hacks if you are an investigative journalist, a political dissident, with access to classified or sensitive information, or other such. If so, do get help with your security.


Most likely though, your own password choices or phishing or other such efforts will be your own security downfall, not a recently-patched iPhone.


Gone through the Apple security recommendations yet? If not, do start there. Settings > Passwords > Security Recommendations


More info on security and scams:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250003457

https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1902/en_US/apple-platform-security-guide.pdf

https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1976/en_US/device-and-data-access-when-personal-safety-is-at-risk.pdf


There are a variety of security fixes identified and fixed in iOS and iPadOS 15.2. As with all such reports, Apple does not list details of the vulnerabilities and seldom mentions any associated exploits, but pretty much every update these days does have security fixes.

General: Apple security updates - Apple Support

15.2: About the security content of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 - Apple Support

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