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My phone just got hacked. How do I prevent this from people getting into my iCloud and information online or do I have to call?

I just got a message saying my phone is hacked. iCloud has been hacked and other sites.

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 10:51 AM

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Sep 15, 2024 10:55 AM in response to MaryKarl

Your phone has NOT been hacked. You received a common Phishing Scam Message engineered to scare you into buying service/tools you don't need for an issue you don't have. Ignore and read this to learn about these messages --> Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Sep 15, 2024 11:00 AM in response to MaryKarl

The message that you saw is a common scam that is trying to trick you into tapping on a link to buy software that will be completely useless. It will however slow down your phone and put money in the pockets of the criminals who are trying to scam you.


Think about it. If your phone was really hacked.......why would the hacker tell you about this? They would want to keep it a secret and continue to use your personal and financial information.


If someone sent you a message that told you that a car was going to crash into your home unless you tapped on the link in the message.....would you believe it?


Ignore and delete the message. Do the same for other messages like this that you will receive.

My phone just got hacked. How do I prevent this from people getting into my iCloud and information online or do I have to call?

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