My ex-husband got a hold of my account some how. And sent text messages to himself from me and is sharing my location. What do I need to do to make this stop? We were on family sharing, I removed him. Changed my iCloud password/apple ID. And how did he do it?
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15
See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
Changed my iCloud password/apple ID.
Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
👉 To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:
Manage and use your Apple ID
Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store ->
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store – Apple Support (UK)
Set up iCloud Keychain
Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support
Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger.
Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.
See also the following Apple articles:
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support
See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
Changed my iCloud password/apple ID.
Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
👉 To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:
Manage and use your Apple ID
Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store ->
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store – Apple Support (UK)
Set up iCloud Keychain
Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support
Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger.
Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.
See also the following Apple articles:
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support
Here is what Apple recommends:
https://help.apple.com/pdf/personal-safety/en_US/personal-safety-user-guide.pdf
The above includes resolving location-sharing access, and a number of other details to review.
If there is any possibility of compromise… Change your passwords for your email accounts to new and unique and robust passwords, establish or change your cellular provider PIN or passcode, your device passcode, and any passwords related to any password-reset paths. Verify all trusted telephone numbers associated with your Apple ID are as expected, too.
In addition, I’d suggest establishing a record of this recent activity (whether with a divorce lawyer, local police if that’s an option for you, local victims’ services, with a close confidant, or otherwise) as these cases can unfortunately persist and can escalate.
I need some more knowledge about iCloud.
