I want to change my iPad dress. I have been hacked


I have been hacked. I want to change the IP address on my iPad. How can I do that?


Posted on Apr 17, 2024 6:32 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2024 8:42 PM

Jazzypage wrote:

I live in a senior living complex where all the Internet is attached to one router I believe it’s a router and Apparently I don’t know how to do that either

You were not hacked by your IP Address. Every device behind the router has a local address that is not visible beyond the router. It is likely that your account was compromised by someone gaining access to your password. This is common with phishing attempts:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Apr 17, 2024 8:42 PM in response to Jazzypage

Jazzypage wrote:

I live in a senior living complex where all the Internet is attached to one router I believe it’s a router and Apparently I don’t know how to do that either

You were not hacked by your IP Address. Every device behind the router has a local address that is not visible beyond the router. It is likely that your account was compromised by someone gaining access to your password. This is common with phishing attempts:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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