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I’m Hacked

How do I remove all downloaded apps I didn’t download hurry and tell me because they will block me from getting through to support

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 26, 2022 8:21 AM

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Posted on Jul 26, 2022 11:11 AM

I’m Hacked

If you haven't jailbroken your iPhone, it's not possible.

 

See the following Apple articles:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

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

  • If you completed the steps above and think your account might still be compromised, contact Apple Support.


See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your device or accounts – 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

  • If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.



  • To report illegal, obnoxious, unwanted or malicious e-mail from an Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live or MSN account, please forward the unwanted message in its entirety (including the entire message header), to abuse@outlook.com

 

 

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)


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

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

 

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud

Report and block spam in iCloud mail - 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

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.

 


How do I remove all downloaded apps

See the following Apple articles:

Remove apps from iPhone

Remove apps from iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

 

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 26, 2022 11:11 AM in response to _ZEN-JEN_1

I’m Hacked

If you haven't jailbroken your iPhone, it's not possible.

 

See the following Apple articles:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

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

  • If you completed the steps above and think your account might still be compromised, contact Apple Support.


See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your device or accounts – 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

  • If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.



  • To report illegal, obnoxious, unwanted or malicious e-mail from an Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live or MSN account, please forward the unwanted message in its entirety (including the entire message header), to abuse@outlook.com

 

 

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)


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

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

 

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud

Report and block spam in iCloud mail - 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

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.

 


How do I remove all downloaded apps

See the following Apple articles:

Remove apps from iPhone

Remove apps from iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

 

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


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