Table of Contents
- 1 Why is my Apple ID being used in China?
- 2 How can I see who else is using my Apple ID?
- 3 How do you find out if your Apple account has been hacked?
- 4 How do I transfer photos and contacts from one Apple ID to another?
- 5 What should I do if my Apple ID has been compromised?
- 6 Why can’t I recognize my Apple ID?
Why is my Apple ID being used in China?
Account details are often stored by scammers and then used to try and hack into the accounts later on. In October, Apple apologised for hacked Apple IDs in China, saying the account details were “phished”, a term referring to fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.
Why is my Apple ID being used in another country?
It sounds like someone may be trying to access your account. If it continues, you may want to consider a 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.
How can I see who else is using my Apple ID?
Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices. If you don’t see your devices right away, click View Details and answer your security questions. Click any device name to view that device’s information, such as the device model, serial number, and OS version.
How do I stop someone from sharing my Apple ID?
Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with the Apple ID and password for the account you want to remove. In the Family Sharing section, choose Remove Account > Remove.
How do you find out if your Apple account has been hacked?
Signs your Apple ID has been compromised You receive an email or notification that your Apple ID was used to sign in to a device you don’t recognize or did not sign in to recently (for example, “Your Apple ID was used to sign in to iCloud on a Windows PC”).
How do I unlink an iPhone from an Apple ID?
Remove your associated iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Tap Settings, tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
- Tap View Account.
- Scroll down, then tap Remove This Device.
How do I transfer photos and contacts from one Apple ID to another?
Once signed in with the new Apple ID, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Turn on the specific iCloud features you would like to sync with the new Apple ID, including iCloud Photos. This will sync the photos that you previously downloaded to your iOS device to iCloud Photo Library using the new Apple ID.
Can someone enter your iPhone?
iPhones can absolutely be hacked, but they’re safer than most Android phones. It is possible to download incompatible spyware or malware apps on a jailbroken phone, and this is also how remote takeovers can occur with iPhones.
What should I do if my Apple ID has been compromised?
If you think your Apple ID was compromised, use these steps to gain control of it and review your account information: Sign in to your Apple ID account page. Change your Apple ID password and choose a strong password. Review all the personal and security information in your account.
Is my Apple ID SAFE from hackers?
No, it’s not. Simply change your Apple ID password if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. You might also want to change your email account passwords, the security questions for your Apple ID, and any other account passwords that might have been stored in your iCloud backup.
Why can’t I recognize my Apple ID?
You don’t recognize the Apple ID that is signed in on your device. You shared your password with someone else intentionally or unintentionally. For example, someone else selected your password for you, you told someone your password, or you entered your password on a phishing site.
What happens if I remove a device from my Apple ID?
If you set up two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, removing a device will ensure that it can no longer display verification codes. It also won’t have access to iCloud and other Apple services, including Find My, until you sign in again with two-factor authentication. The device won’t reappear in the list unless you sign in again.