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User profile for user: Helponway1
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Apple ID Stolen

How hard is it for someone to take your Apple ID and get into it. Do they need your phone to do?

Thank you

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 9:37 AM

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
User level: Level 10
684,525 points

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 9:45 AM

They need one of your trusted devices if you have 2 Factor Authentication enabled.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      *


Security and your Apple ID.   *


Device and Data Access when Personal Safety is At Risk    -


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts  *

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
User level: Level 10
684,525 points

Dec 21, 2021 9:45 AM in response to Helponway1

They need one of your trusted devices if you have 2 Factor Authentication enabled.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      *


Security and your Apple ID.   *


Device and Data Access when Personal Safety is At Risk    -


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts  *

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