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How to check phone for spyware

How to check my phone and iCloud for spyware or someone being able to log into my iCloud from another phone.

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 3:18 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022 3:22 PM

While there is a possibility for someone to have compromised your iCloud ID, the ability to install spyware would require someone to have unlimited access to your device for an extended period of time, as well as your Apple ID and password.


See this to change your password for your Apple ID and make sure that you activate 2 Factor Authentication.

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support The information on how to change your password and use 2 Factor Authentication are both located in this support document.

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Feb 21, 2022 3:22 PM in response to Apurifoy11

While there is a possibility for someone to have compromised your iCloud ID, the ability to install spyware would require someone to have unlimited access to your device for an extended period of time, as well as your Apple ID and password.


See this to change your password for your Apple ID and make sure that you activate 2 Factor Authentication.

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support The information on how to change your password and use 2 Factor Authentication are both located in this support document.

How to check phone for spyware

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