Unknown MacBook Added to My iCloud – Security Concern

Hello,


Earlier today, I received a notification that a new MacBook was added to my iCloud account and have access to my massages then a two-factor authentication code was sent my phone.


For safety, I immediately:


  • Removed the unknown device


  • Signed out all my devices


  • Changed my Apple ID password and signed back in only on my 2 main devices for now


About an hour later, I also got a suspicious activity alert from my stock trading app (from a foreign country), asking me to upload documents. I didn’t see any withdrawals, but this feels connected.


My questions are:


  • is it possible that someone added the device first and then received the code since my phone number is one of the trusted ways for 2FA? (I’m confused about this - it doesn’t make sense!)


  • Is there a way to see from where (location/IP) that MacBook tried to connect to my iCloud?


  • After I removed the device and changed my password, can I still track login attempts? Do you have any suggestions for extra steps for security?


Thanks in advance for any guidance!

Posted on Oct 3, 2025 12:28 AM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2025 8:25 AM

Being able to receive a code is part of the signing in of a device. Signing in is not complete until the code is received.


If somebody does successfully sign in, you will be notified that a new Mac has signed into your account.


Read this document if you think your Apple Account has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> Checklist 1: Limit device and account access - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. Safety Check for an iPhone with iOS 16 or later - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple Account - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


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Oct 3, 2025 8:25 AM in response to hila257

Being able to receive a code is part of the signing in of a device. Signing in is not complete until the code is received.


If somebody does successfully sign in, you will be notified that a new Mac has signed into your account.


Read this document if you think your Apple Account has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> Checklist 1: Limit device and account access - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. Safety Check for an iPhone with iOS 16 or later - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple Account - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


Unknown MacBook Added to My iCloud – Security Concern

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