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how can I tell if I have been hacked

I think I have been hacked. How can I tell? Received email and not sure if I opened a link or just hit reply icon. Help

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 8:10 AM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2020 9:55 AM

Hacked or scammed? I think you saw an attempted scam or hack carried out via the email you received. So see this heading below. How to identify scams/hacks related to purported apple email notifications—per Eric Root.


Since you are not sure what you did when you received the email, consider these questions.


Did you possibly provide any potentially damaging information to anyone? If yes, you'll need to follow up, for example, with a credit card company, Apple, Social Security, your bank, etc.

 

Is it possible that you gave your Apple ID password to the scammer? If yes, then 

 

Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355

 

Here is What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071


And, be proactive; learn about about phishing, scams, and Apple practices, etc. See:

 

If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382

 

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679

 

How to avoid scams when using Apple Pay to send and receive money https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208226

 

This scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing

emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

 

How to identify scams/hacks related to purported apple email notifications—per Eric Root.

 

“Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address. The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple emails won't have poor grammar/misspellings. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card numbers. …The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.”

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Jun 13, 2020 9:55 AM in response to CanyoutlmeifIhavebeenhacked

Hacked or scammed? I think you saw an attempted scam or hack carried out via the email you received. So see this heading below. How to identify scams/hacks related to purported apple email notifications—per Eric Root.


Since you are not sure what you did when you received the email, consider these questions.


Did you possibly provide any potentially damaging information to anyone? If yes, you'll need to follow up, for example, with a credit card company, Apple, Social Security, your bank, etc.

 

Is it possible that you gave your Apple ID password to the scammer? If yes, then 

 

Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355

 

Here is What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071


And, be proactive; learn about about phishing, scams, and Apple practices, etc. See:

 

If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382

 

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679

 

How to avoid scams when using Apple Pay to send and receive money https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208226

 

This scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing

emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

 

How to identify scams/hacks related to purported apple email notifications—per Eric Root.

 

“Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address. The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple emails won't have poor grammar/misspellings. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card numbers. …The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.”

Jun 13, 2020 9:42 AM in response to CanyoutlmeifIhavebeenhacked

There isn't a way to determine that unless someone logs into your Apple ID. Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.    


You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      


Security and your Apple ID.      


 Apple ID Password Change.     


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


Two Factor Authentification availability.     


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    



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