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IPhone 11 acting hacked or spyware

When I go on iCloud apps the apps start disappearing before my eyes on iPhone 11


my settings change as well, do I have spyware?



iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on May 8, 2022 1:31 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2022 6:40 AM

See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

 

To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:

Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community

 

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support

 

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store ->

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store – Apple Support (UK)

 

Set up iCloud Keychain

Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

 

Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. 

Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support 

 

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

 

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support


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May 8, 2022 6:40 AM in response to WarriorBP

See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

 

To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:

Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community

 

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support

 

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store ->

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store – Apple Support (UK)

 

Set up iCloud Keychain

Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

 

Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. 

Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support 

 

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

 

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support


May 9, 2022 12:18 AM in response to WarriorBP

If you have not jailbroken your iPhone and only downloaded apps from the App Store / iTunes Store then virus/malware is impossible.

Never visit questionable websites.


Soon after my iPhone 11 was acting strange and slower.

You may need to free up iPhone device storage see this Apple articles below:

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support (UK)

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

VPN can also be the cause of a slow internet connection, see https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2021/07/does-using-a-vpn-slow-down-your-internet/



May 9, 2022 2:20 AM in response to WarriorBP

See also ->The last update killed my battery!

The last update killed my battery! - Apple Community


See Lawrence Finch response in this thread about VPN.


About Jailbreaking see -> Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues

Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues – Apple Support (UK)

 

I used to leave my phone out and unattended around this person .

Then you should learn not to do it.

Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else.


Thanks for your feedback & you're welcome.

May 8, 2022 11:57 PM in response to Raicya

Thank you Raicya,


I try to be careful of phishing ,scams ,etc .

I’m curious if a text message gif or video I received could’ve had a virus, spyware or malware imbedded in it?


I had received a 3 minute video from someone that was 83 MB.


Also a few gifs from the same person in iMessages.


Soon after my iPhone 11 was acting strange and slower.


it didn’t get hot as some people had mentioned their phones getting hot when they had spyware.


thank you very much for your help I will try some of those things you mentioned.


Also I was wondering should I do a factory reset ?


Everything is backed up on iCloud from my phone .


Thank you so much for your time and information.


IPhone 11 acting hacked or spyware

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