Phishing Scare On iPhone Claiming Apple ID Is Suspended: How To Avoid It Cybercriminals have intensified phishing attacks targeting Apple users. As online shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, gangs have become active in hacking and defrauding Apple devices through fake emails.
In such incidents, cybercriminals send fake emails claiming that the user’s Apple ID has been suspended. The emails claim to contain a link to verify the Apple ID. Some emails even warn that if the user does not verify their Apple ID within 24 hours, their account will be permanently closed.
But when users click on such links, they are taken to a phishing website, which looks like a real one. There, the user is required to log in and verify their identity with Two-Factor Authentication (TFAA). But once they do, the criminals immediately gain access to the victim’s digital wallet and other data.
- Remember that Apple never asks for passwords or twoFA verification codes via email.
- The email domain of Apple’s official mail ends with @apple.com. Keep this in mind when receiving emails from Apple.
- Never share personal information and security codes with anyone.
- Never click on suspicious links.
According to cybersecurity experts, phishing scams are increasing rapidly. Most people are lured by the cunning of criminals. Apple recommends that if you see any suspicious activity, immediately change your account and turn on TwoFA verification.
