Hacker evite email disappeared from mailbox though I didn't trash it. Where did it go?

My friend was hacked. As a result, I received a bogus "evite." I clicked to open the email but then was told I had to download some things to see it. I sensed it was a scam. I closed the email but did not trash it and wrote an email to the friend asking if it was a scam. She did not respond, but when I saw her today she said she was hacked. I thus went back into my mailbox, intending to delete the bogus "evite" and -- lo and behold -- the bogus "evite" has disappeared. I have searched all my files/folders, and it is just gone. Is it possible that the scammer has a way of making their mail disappear? How do I determine if they've left 'tentacles' in my MacBook? Thanks.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.5

Posted on Aug 12, 2024 2:21 AM

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Aug 12, 2024 2:52 AM in response to LaurelH

LaurelH Said:

"Hacker evite email disappeared from mailbox though I didn't trash it. Where did it go?: [...]Is it possible that the scammer has a way of making their mail disappear? How do I determine if they've left 'tentacles' in my MacBook? Thanks."

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Yes.


Hacker Modifying Account Data:

If a hacker has access to your eMail account, then yes, this is possible. I would look into the login record in the settings of your eMail account, and see if anything is of suspicion. You'd find that in the Settings page of your account page. As an example, see the third sentence of this link pertaining to a Google account. Check the recent activity of your Gmail account - Google Help


Secure your Info:

Being account and device accesses is a major issue here, then (A.) verify your devices, (B.) secure your account:

A. Verify your Devices:

Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support


then...

B. Modify your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone lily has your credentials. So, by all means, modifying them.

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