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what should I do if I clicked on a phishing text and downloaded their app?

what should I do if I clicked on a phishing text and downloaded their app? After realizing the scam I deleted the app but am worried that it could have done something to my phone and ipad


Posted on Oct 13, 2022 10:51 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2022 10:52 AM

If you think your Apple ID is compromised, use these steps to gain control of it and review your account information:

  • Sign in to your Apple ID account page. ... 
  • Change your Apple ID password and choose a strong password.
  • Review all the personal and security information in your account.

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If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

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Oct 13, 2022 10:52 AM in response to ok54ever

If you think your Apple ID is compromised, use these steps to gain control of it and review your account information:

  • Sign in to your Apple ID account page. ... 
  • Change your Apple ID password and choose a strong password.
  • Review all the personal and security information in your account.

More items...


If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

Oct 13, 2022 10:57 AM in response to ok54ever

In this situation, I would take a backup on iCloud (Only iCloud) and then erase the device and all its settings.

Restore from the backup

Change all the critical passwords and keep watch on all the financial transactions for a month or two.

Inform the Banker and the Financial Institutions that deal with investment portfolios.


Change every password that you can think of that may affect you.





what should I do if I clicked on a phishing text and downloaded their app?

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