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I have received a apple security code two times today. The first time I didn’t get to do anything in 10 mins like it asked but then it didn’t it again and when I clicked on the link I believe it’s a scam. I changed my apple password but do I need to do more?
iPhone XS Max, iOS 13
Changing your password was the thing to do. And, see these read on security, especially the first two.
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145
Security and your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303
iCloud security overview https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac
Using app-specific passwords https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204397
UseTwo-factor authentication for Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915
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And if you already are using two-factor authentication, you can Check your Apple ID device list (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064) and remove any device that shouldn't be signed in using the steps in the link.
If there are none that shouldn’t be signed in, then you should not have a problem at this point. But, if an unauthorized device signed in, Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355. I know you already have done this, but see:
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071
Changing your password was the thing to do. And, see these read on security, especially the first two.
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145
Security and your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303
iCloud security overview https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac
Using app-specific passwords https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204397
UseTwo-factor authentication for Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915
__________
And if you already are using two-factor authentication, you can Check your Apple ID device list (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064) and remove any device that shouldn't be signed in using the steps in the link.
If there are none that shouldn’t be signed in, then you should not have a problem at this point. But, if an unauthorized device signed in, Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355. I know you already have done this, but see:
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071
Someone may be trying to sign your Apple ID, which would generate the request for a verification code. Since you have 2 Factor Authentication enabled, as long as they can't access one of your trusted devices, they can't get a code and sign in. You should be okay.
Was this a text message? If so, definitely a scam. Apple 2FA codes are normal sent to your trusted devices by encrypted iCloud push notifications. They would only be sent to your SMS telephone number if you requested that your backup number be used after not getting a code.
Apple text for security code
