Watch Out for This New Apple ID Phishing Scam

Hackers are using the "forgot your password?" tool to trick unsuspecting users into giving up their login credentials.

If you've been prompted to change your Apple ID password recently, you might want to think twice, as a new phishing scam is utilizing the service to steal user credentials and personal information.

Protecting your data online has become a Herculean task in recent years. Security breaches, scams, and a wide range of cybersecurity threats have become a regular part of the online world and defending yourself can feel like an uphill battle.

Unfortunately, the battle rages on, as a new phishing scam is targeting Apple users through some pretty convincing means that could trick even the brightest of cybersecurity experts.

How the New Apple ID Phishing Scam Works
If you've ever reset the password on for your Apple ID, you'll be quite familiar with the process by which this phishing scam steals your personal information. First, you'll get a text or email that you must reset your password, even if you haven't attempted to do so on your own.

If you oblige, the hackers will gain access to your Apple ID profile, likely changing the password and locking you out. This will give them all your personal information stored on the Apple service, further endangering your financial wellbeing.

The biggest problem with this phishing scam is that it's quite convincing, as the texts and emails requesting your password are actually real. They don't utilize fake websites to lure you in, but rather employ the actual “forgot your password?” button to get you to unlock your account for them.


How to Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams
Suffice it to say, this phishing scam is pretty advanced, but there are a few ways to protect yourself. The first step in fending off this particular phishing scam is to never click on suspicious links, no matter how convincing they might be. If you haven't tried to reset your password yourself, there's no reason to click on this link beyond curiosity, and we know what happened to the cat in that situation.

Beyond that, there are lots of ways you can protect yourself online from phishing scams and other cybersecurity threats. Antivirus software is one of your best bets, as it can alert you when scams and other nefarious activities are lurking behind otherwise innocuous pages online. Password managers can also help, as they'll alert you when your credentials have been compromised, so you can change them out as quickly as possible.

Finally, the best tool you have in your arsenal against cyber threats are your own eyeballs. Vigilance can go a long way in preventing even the most advanced threats, as your average scam is laden with everything from spelling errors to questionable URLs. Just keep your eyes peeled and do a bit of due diligence before inputting information and you should be on your way to a more secure online experience.


ALWAYS BE SECURITY ALERT ONLINE

Source: https://tech.co/news/new-apple-id-phishing-scam

My colleagues said iOS can't be hacked..

vastolord4:
My colleagues said iOS can't be hacked..

New technologies are coming out everyday.

What the OP wrote up there is trash. All those things don’t work with IOS..

You can’t reset your Apple ID password with links. If you want to reset your Apple ID password, you’ll do that in the settings..

So even if you receive such link, it won’t work at all..

RawBitterTruth:


New technologies are coming out everyday.

Those technologies are not yet in existence..

You can’t hack IOS. That’s the fact!

Blackberry too as a phone is not hackable..

vastolord4:
My colleagues said iOS can't be hacked..

It can’t be.

GeneralPula:


Those technologies are not yet in existence..

You can’t hack IOS. That’s the fact!

Blackberry too as a phone is not hackable..

iPhone can be hacked remotely through iOS vulnerabilities,even more likely that it'll be hacked through malicious software or physical access,programming-based hacking is the most difficult to carry out.

You can continue clicking on malicious links and wallowing in ignorance, that's your personal business.

What's wrong with you people here.All networked digital technology is technically hackable!

Due to the fact that Android security is more vulnerable, doesn't mean you should rely on Apple to 100% protect your data all by itself , instead of developing good data security habits that can save your ass' from a lot of grief by keeping your identity and accounts in your hands, you guys are busy with blind arguments!... Nawa

vastolord4:
My colleagues said iOS can't be hacked..

Your colleagues working with black hat hackers abi.

Your colleagues that are cyber security gurus right?

Very laughable.

RawBitterTruth:



Your colleagues working with black hat hackers abi.

Your colleagues that are cyber security gurus right?

Very laughable.

Oga I was being sarcastic

RawBitterTruth:



iPhone can be hacked remotely through iOS vulnerabilities,even more likely that it'll be hacked through malicious software or physical access,programming-based hacking is the most difficult to carry out.

You can continue clicking on malicious links and wallowing in ignorance, that's your personal business.

You don’t have to misinform people on what you probably read somewhere by people who assume it could be possible to hack IOS..

Now, I’m tryna let you know the truth but you’re already wailing. You can stay misinform, but don’t misinform others..

D for Delete that trash!

GeneralPula:




You don’t have to misinform people on what you probably read somewhere by people who assume it could be possible to hack IOS..

Now, I’m tryna let you know the truth but you’re already wailing. You can stay misinform, but don’t misinform others..

D for Delete that trash!

It's only on this free to write forum that misguided dafts like you are quick to spill out laughable ignorant trash.

Now let's get a bit personal....If your ignorant ass use's an Iphone,I can paste you a malicious link and I double-triple dare you to click on it in it, then follow the instructions and prompt.

You paid me absolutely nothing for this information,so scroll pass and get out of the thread!,if it's a false info to your brain and allow logical individuals take serious note for them to be more conscious and learn something new and to also have a re-think-so they could get more Cyber security conscious.

A shallow minded half-baked slow-poke like you is quick to forget that learning is a process.


Apple Chief Security Officer and PRO , I see you!.

RawBitterTruth:


It's only on this free to write forum that misguided dafts like you are quick to spill out laughable ignorant trash.

Now let's get a bit personal....If your ignorant ass use's an Iphone,I can paste you a malicious link and I double-triple dare you to click on it in it, then follow the instructions and prompt.

You paid me absolutely nothing for this information,so scroll pass and get out of the thread!,if it's a false info to your brain and allow logical individuals take serious note for them to be more conscious and learn something new and to also have a re-think-so they could get more Cyber security conscious.

A shallow minded half-baked slow-poke like you is quick to forget that learning is a process.


Apple Chief Security Officer and PRO , I see you!.

I know about jail breaking but phishing for iCloud details isn’t a problem, how do they go about the two factor verification apple has in place??

Or do they only focus more on phished iCloud details that doesn’t have 2 factor verification ?