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Can someone access my camera and microphone remotely?

i have the iPhone 8 Plus running 11.4.1 iOS. My ex is stalking me. Im noticing some wierd stuff lately. he always knows where I am and what I am saying. I’m trying to figure out how... and if he is can it be proved?

Posted on Jun 24, 2018 6:04 PM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2018 6:12 PM

No. There is no way to remotely access a iPhone much less its camera and microphone.


Your Ex may be able to access your messages, and location if he knows your Apple ID and password.


Change your Apple ID password immediately.

Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support

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Jun 24, 2018 7:25 PM in response to julianafromeugene

No. Do not create a new Apple ID. You will not be able to get your purchases from your old Apple ID on it. and will just make things very very complicated.


There is also no way to actually tell Apple this and Apple will not merge Apple IDs either. Please do not create a new Apple ID. This is a bad idea.


The best option is to change the email address and password for your current ID. This will retain all your purchases.


See here for how to do that: Change the email you use as your Apple ID - Apple Support

and here: Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Jun 24, 2018 6:10 PM in response to julianafromeugene

The latest public release of iOS is 11.4. If you have never jailbroken your device then he cannot get into it. You should change all your passwords just in case he has your Apple ID password. Also, make sure you are not sharing your location with anyone through find friends app or family sharing. Contact the local authorities if you feel you are being stalked.

Can someone access my camera and microphone remotely?

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