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Security- possible hacked

how Do you ensure your AppleID is secure?


how do you change your password?

Posted on Dec 20, 2021 8:42 AM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2021 8:57 AM

You can learn much about maintaining your security and privacy from this Apple-provided document:


https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1976/en_US/device-and-data-access-when-personal-safety-is-at-risk.pdf

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Dec 20, 2021 8:49 AM in response to kirstin184

Click on this link "If you think your Apple ID has been compromised" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204145


'Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts' click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT212021


Security and your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT201303


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - https://support.apple.com/HT204169 "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." Better for directly reporting an issue.


Click on this link to learn how to 'Change your Apple ID password' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201355


"After you change your Apple ID email address or password, you might need to update your sign-in information with any Apple services you're using" Click on this link to read "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204071

- If you use the "Find My" feature disable Find My before changing your information, change the information, then reactivate it with the new information.


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