My iPhone has apparently been hacked, Apple password lost

Lost most contacts in iPhone including Apple


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iPhone 5c, iOS 10

Posted on Jan 27, 2024 8:29 AM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2024 10:50 AM

In 20 years I have yet to see anybody who has actually had an iPhone hacked. The devices can't really be hacked, but an ID can be compromised which in turn allows somebody access to a device and the account used to control it.


Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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Jan 27, 2024 10:50 AM in response to Dog10dog99

In 20 years I have yet to see anybody who has actually had an iPhone hacked. The devices can't really be hacked, but an ID can be compromised which in turn allows somebody access to a device and the account used to control it.


Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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