best way to prevent malware and spyware

think my exgirlfriend is spying on my phone not sure if its family share or spyware but she knows who im talking to and my location

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Oct 29, 2023 4:14 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2023 4:35 AM

Protecting digital privacy when physical device access exists requires extra effort on your part.


See these documents:


If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (AU)


Pay particular attention to the checklists at the end of the Safety Guide.


Also ensure that there are not ANY unknown/extra Devices, or Trusted Numbers listed on your AppleID ( https://appleid.apple.com/ )


You might also reset your Touch/FaceID to ensure that your device(s) can only be unlocked and accessed by you.


BUT the most important item is to NOT reveal your AppleID passsword or device passcode to ANYONE


… or hand your unlocked device to anyone whom you do not explicitly trust completely.





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Oct 29, 2023 4:35 AM in response to tslim8989

Protecting digital privacy when physical device access exists requires extra effort on your part.


See these documents:


If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (AU)


Pay particular attention to the checklists at the end of the Safety Guide.


Also ensure that there are not ANY unknown/extra Devices, or Trusted Numbers listed on your AppleID ( https://appleid.apple.com/ )


You might also reset your Touch/FaceID to ensure that your device(s) can only be unlocked and accessed by you.


BUT the most important item is to NOT reveal your AppleID passsword or device passcode to ANYONE


… or hand your unlocked device to anyone whom you do not explicitly trust completely.





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