Make sure to enable two-factor authentication for Apple ID|Image credit-PhoneArena
Once the bad actors change your Apple ID and password, they can lock you out of your iPhone, open your banking and financial apps, change the passwords, and drain your assets in the blink of an eye. With the two-factor authorization, you still should be able to lock out the attackers so they can’t change the password to your Apple ID.
To enable two-factor authorization (2FA) for your Apple ID on the iPhone, go to Settings > [Your name] > Sign-in & Security. Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authorization and then Continue. Enter a trusted phone number (the number that will be used to send you the 2FA six-digit codes) and then tap Next. A code will then be sent to your trusted phone number.
Security firm Symantec said that it released its warning on July 2nd. The company said, “These credentials are highly valued, providing control over devices, access to personal and financial information, and potential revenue through unauthorized purchases. Additionally, Apple’s strong brand reputation makes users more susceptible to trusting deceptive communications that appear to be from Apple, further enhancing the attractiveness of these targets to cyber criminals.”
If you get an email or text from Apple, make sure not to click on any links. And don’t forget to use the aforementioned directions to add 2FA to your Apple ID.