iCloud redirects to appleid.apple.com website that is insecure

I have logged in my iCloud, and the when I click the option to manage my account, I am being redirected to appleid.apple.com - which is insecure, without valid certificate. few weeks ago most of my contacts were deleted.


Does anyone have same or similar experience?


thanks

Posted on Jun 26, 2025 11:29 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2025 10:02 AM

If you're being redirected to appleid.apple.com without a valid security certificate, that's a serious red flag, especially when combined with the recent deletion of your iCloud contacts. The real Apple ID site should always load securely with "https://" and display a valid certificate—anything else could indicate a potential man-in-the-middle attack, phishing attempt, or DNS hijacking. This may suggest your Apple ID or device has been compromised.


You should immediately stop using any suspicious network, run antivirus and malware scans on your devices, and go directly (by typing the URL yourself) to https://appleid.apple.com to change your password and enable two-factor authentication if it’s not already on. Check the list of devices linked to your Apple ID and remove any that you don’t recognize.


You can also request your data from Apple via https://privacy.apple.com to review recent activity. Other users have reported similar issues, often due to phishing, compromised Wi-Fi networks, or malicious software. It’s critical that you contact Apple Support right away to investigate further and secure your account.

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Jun 28, 2025 10:02 AM in response to milla144

If you're being redirected to appleid.apple.com without a valid security certificate, that's a serious red flag, especially when combined with the recent deletion of your iCloud contacts. The real Apple ID site should always load securely with "https://" and display a valid certificate—anything else could indicate a potential man-in-the-middle attack, phishing attempt, or DNS hijacking. This may suggest your Apple ID or device has been compromised.


You should immediately stop using any suspicious network, run antivirus and malware scans on your devices, and go directly (by typing the URL yourself) to https://appleid.apple.com to change your password and enable two-factor authentication if it’s not already on. Check the list of devices linked to your Apple ID and remove any that you don’t recognize.


You can also request your data from Apple via https://privacy.apple.com to review recent activity. Other users have reported similar issues, often due to phishing, compromised Wi-Fi networks, or malicious software. It’s critical that you contact Apple Support right away to investigate further and secure your account.

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