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Security alert

Does anyone know what this means or why it popped up.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Dec 22, 2022 5:20 AM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2022 2:49 PM

Hi dam116,


Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! It looks like you are getting a notification about a security alert. This could be related to the built-in security in the iPhone software: Change weak or compromised passwords on iPhone


Are you using a specific app or feature when this pops up? For example, if using a third party app you'll want to follow the steps below that may help:


If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open

1. Close and reopen the app
Force the app to close. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
 
2. Restart your device
Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
 
3. Check for updates
To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to see if updates are available. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your iPhone or iPad.
 
4. Delete the app, then redownload it
Delete the app. When you do this, you might lose data that was stored in the app. Then redownload the app. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed.


Hope this helps!

Have a great day.


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 23, 2022 2:49 PM in response to dam116

Hi dam116,


Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! It looks like you are getting a notification about a security alert. This could be related to the built-in security in the iPhone software: Change weak or compromised passwords on iPhone


Are you using a specific app or feature when this pops up? For example, if using a third party app you'll want to follow the steps below that may help:


If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open

1. Close and reopen the app
Force the app to close. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
 
2. Restart your device
Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
 
3. Check for updates
To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to see if updates are available. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your iPhone or iPad.
 
4. Delete the app, then redownload it
Delete the app. When you do this, you might lose data that was stored in the app. Then redownload the app. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed.


Hope this helps!

Have a great day.


Dec 24, 2022 9:10 AM in response to dam116

Hello dam116,


Welcome back to Apple Support Communities!

Great plan. Knowing more about the exact cause will help us further isolate and better assist you.


Also, check the icon within the alert. Looking at your screenshot, that icon looks to be Facebook. This could mean the alert is coming from them. By selecting the alert, since there is a "more" > present, may also help with explaining the alert.


You're very welcome. We’ll proceed accordingly once you have more details.

Cheers!

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