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How can I protect my iPhone from hackers?

Everything I do on my phone is being monitored and filtered from phone calls, bank calls, emails, etc… someone has total access to my phone. What should I do?



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Posted on May 17, 2022 12:44 AM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2022 7:39 PM

This is not true. My ex husband has my phone connected to his Mac computer. Do I need to press charges against him for hacking my phone or is there another way to remove it?

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May 17, 2022 1:49 AM in response to sharmaine68

It is nearly impossible to hack an iPhone and control it remotely. Can you provide specific examples of why you believe that your iPhone has been hacked?

Meanwhile, if you believe that your Apple ID has been compromised, then change the password to your Apple ID. Open Settings ➡️ Apple ID (Your Name at Top) ➡️ Password & Security ➡️ Change Password.

Once the above is done, then I recommend that you change the passwords to all of your bank accounts, credit card accounts and email accounts.


Axel F.

May 17, 2022 1:49 AM in response to sharmaine68

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

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

 

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support

 

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - 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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204085

 

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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064

-> remove the device that is not yours.

Jun 5, 2022 2:09 PM in response to Restrapply

Is it because he is logged into iCloud on that MacBook? Have you tried to change your password? (I know that sounds silly because that's literally the first thing people would do) but, I THINK, I'm not sure, that it would log out of all other devices. Also, If you go to your Apple settings, scroll to the bottom where it says devices you are logged into, click the one you wish to remove, and then use the "remove" button and that will log the MacBook out. Hope this helps!

Jun 5, 2022 2:47 PM in response to MrsGochenour

MrsGochenour wrote:

It would log out of all other devices.

Changing your password doesn't sign you out. It just makes you confirm the new password on all devices before you can (effectively) use them.

MrsGochenour wrote:
Also, If you go to your Apple settings, scroll to the bottom where it says devices you are logged into, click the one you wish to remove, and then use the "remove" button and that will log the MacBook out.

That is correct.

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