Posted on 07/06/2024 4:37:35 PM PDT by bitt
An urgent warning has been issued to all 1.46 billion iPhone users after tech experts uncovered a new cyberattack targeting Apple IDs.
Bad actors are using SMS phishing campaigns that send messages claiming to be from Apple, prompting users to visit a link to an 'important request' about iCloud.
California-based Symantec security firm discovered the attack this month, warning the links lead to fake websites that urge users to hand over their Apple ID information.
Apple has established guidelines for such an attack, urging iPhone owners to use two-factor authentication that requires a password and six-digit verification code to access their account from an outside device. Bad actors are using SMS phishing campaigns that send messages claiming to be from Apple, prompting users to visit a link to an 'important request' about iCloud
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Why target Apple users? Phishing is nothing new.
I was getting constant notifications on my Apple desktop. You are endanger go to
settings and get anti-virus. I did not! They finally quit.
The fake messages are usually pretty obvious.
Yes, but the 2020 election was completely honest and secure./s
Good thing that I ignore all of my warning messages concerning iCloud.
Last week a lady in my town of 20,000 had her Apple phone banking hacked and she is out $24,000.00.
last week I was with someone who got the phish and insisted that she go thru the links.
uh-oh.
Oh no! So scare! ( all you have to do is examine the sender’s email address )
Phishing is not hacking. Giving someone your information in response to a phishing email is not being hacked. Hacking is a term used to describe getting into someone’s account by trying user names and passwords in creative or repetitive ways, which is why they call it hacking. It’s metaphorically like hacking at weeds or grass to get through. You don’t earn the title of hacker by sending out emails. That would be metaphorically like casting a hook into the water as opposed to going into the water with a spear and a knife.
Good thing I cannot use Apple products
Thanks for the explanation. Now I understand. I’m an old guy and am not savvy on most of that.
Not good. She should know better.
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