How do I know if this is legit? After closing the message without action, I don't see anything to indicate a problem. Is this malware?
iPhone 13 mini, iOS 17
Good instincts to be skeptical.
As was mentioned above, review the following list for any problem passwords:
Settings > Passwords > Security Recommendations
There have been (and continue to be) various breaches, and it’s pretty easy to get caught in one.
Even if the message is not legitimate — and this case likely is, as I got one of these a few days ago — the password review won’t harm and may well help your security.
Good instincts to be skeptical.
As was mentioned above, review the following list for any problem passwords:
Settings > Passwords > Security Recommendations
There have been (and continue to be) various breaches, and it’s pretty easy to get caught in one.
Even if the message is not legitimate — and this case likely is, as I got one of these a few days ago — the password review won’t harm and may well help your security.
To see Apple Recommendations regarding security.......
Tap Settings
Tap Passwords
Tap Security Recommendations.....if the listing appears
If after adhering to Reply 1 & 2 you determine that the warning is legit …
… here’s some background on how the alert was generated:
Password Monitoring – Apple Support (AU)
I had a "security alert" pop up on my iphone telling me to change my passwords on various sites.
