A scam trying to steal Apple Account data uses a genuine but inauthentic request for support, real Apple alerts, and precise timing to make a fraudulent attack look like official
A scam trying to steal Apple Account data uses a genuine but inauthentic request for support, real Apple alerts, and precise timing to make a fraudulent attack look like official help. Here's what it looks like, and how to protect yourself.

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A new phishing attempt almost got an Apple user

Eric Moret recently received a burst of two factor notifications across his iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The activity looked like an actual intrusion because each alert came from Apple's real systems.

An automated call from Apple soon followed and read another verification code aloud. The timing made the situation feel coordinated and serious.


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