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Unauthorized access to my apple ID

Hi,

Frequently I am receiving an email to my mail ID stating my ID has been accessed from Unknown device which is not my device.

Below is the message I am getting ,each time I get different device names


Posted on May 17, 2021 2:18 AM

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Posted on May 17, 2021 6:55 AM

Change your password and make sure you have set up two factor authentication on your account:


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

- This is particularly important to do if you use the "Find My" feature. Disable Find My before changing your information, change the information, then reactivate it with the new information.


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


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204915 - "Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password." Uses a "trusted" device to receive a passcode to verify adding a device. Article also has a FAQ section and general information on how to set up and edit information.

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May 17, 2021 6:55 AM in response to mol_2018

Change your password and make sure you have set up two factor authentication on your account:


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

- This is particularly important to do if you use the "Find My" feature. Disable Find My before changing your information, change the information, then reactivate it with the new information.


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


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204915 - "Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password." Uses a "trusted" device to receive a passcode to verify adding a device. Article also has a FAQ section and general information on how to set up and edit information.

Unauthorized access to my apple ID

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