A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.

“Don’t call the number or follow the links,” Apple says. And to protect your Apple account, “always keep your contact information secure and up to date, and never share your Apple Account password or ...

If your Apple ID ever gets hacked and the hacker manages to change the phone number linked to the ID, you have no recourse, and Apple will not be able to do anything at all. McCormick has lost access ...

The upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac include a couple of new sign-in methods for an Apple ID account. First, it is now possible to sign into an Apple ...

Beeware this Apple ID hacking scam. Update, April 1, 2025: This story, originally published March 30, has been updated with information regarding a scam targeting iCloud users in addition to the Apple ...

With so many online data breaches, incidents of identity theft, and hacking, it is more essential than ever to ensure that our most important online accounts are as secure as possible. It can be very ...