Has my iPhone been compromised?

ha I been compromised


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iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 15, 2023 07:29 AM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2023 07:48 AM

jerid160 wrote:

ha I been compromised


It would be very hard to believe. Why do you pose the question—you give absolutely no detail.


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Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issue on the macOS.


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Feb 15, 2023 07:48 AM in response to jerid160

jerid160 wrote:

ha I been compromised


It would be very hard to believe. Why do you pose the question—you give absolutely no detail.


macOS - Security - Apple macOS - Security - Apple

Apple Platform Security - Apple Apple Platform Security - Apple Support


Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issue on the macOS.


Feb 15, 2023 08:04 AM in response to jerid160

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised it is suggested to follow the supplied link below


If you think your Apple ID has been compromised


Though, as at least two other contributors have mentioned the computer has been compromised - agree doubtful


For a Hacker to hack the computer they would direct physical access to the computer.


They would need to find a way to bypass the Security on the machine.


Only then, Hack the computer by installing their Bad Actor Software



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