Spam overload on iCloud Email Address

Has anyone noticed an absurd amount of SPAM on icloud emails? Apple used to have the best filters. I now get upwards of 100 emails every hour in my junk folder. I used to go months before getting even 10 junk emails. What happened to Apple's spam settings?


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Posted on Feb 19, 2023 5:58 AM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2024 11:19 AM

It's not Apple settings. It's a malicious email bomb. Mine started 3 months ago. A bot signs you up for random real websites. Can't be tracked to the perpetrator. Just keep dragging to junk, block contacts, and if it's a real website (look at the actual "from" address, not just what is says it is), unsubscribe. And contact abuse@icloud.com.

An easy-to-understand explanation:

https://www.spiceworks.com/it-security/vulnerability-management/guest-article/email-bombers-for-hire-what-you-should-know-about-distributed-spam-attacks/

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