Serious warning to all iPhone users as cyberattacks seek to lock them out of their devices

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Serious warning to all iPhone users as cyberattacks seek to lock them out of their devices
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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon.

Reserve your Z Fold 6 or Z Flip 6 now and get $50 of instant Samsung credit and a chance to win $5,000!states that the 1.46 billion active iPhone users worldwide are facing a cyberattack aimed at their Apple ID. The attackers use a phishing campaign sending emails and texts designed to look as though they were sent by Apple . These fake emails and SMS messages try to get the victim to click on a link to read an important notice about iCloud.

This demand might be couched with phrases that make it appear urgent that this information must be turned over which is absolutely false.suggests that iPhone owners add two-factor authorization to add an extra layer of security to their Apple ID. To access your Apple account with 2FA, a user will receive an SMS message with a special one-time six-digit code that must be punched in to access your Apple account.

Security firm Symantec said that it released its warning on July 2nd. The company said,"These credentials are highly valued, providing control over devices, access to personal and financial information, and potential revenue through unauthorized purchases. Additionally, Apple's strong brand reputation makes users more susceptible to trusting deceptive communications that appear to be from Apple, further enhancing the attractiveness of these targets to cyber criminals.

If you get an email or text from Apple, make sure not to click on any links. And don't forget to use the aforementioned directions to add 2FA to your Apple ID. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.Multiple accounts - one person can have only one accountModeration is done by humans.

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