@help I just got 2 email alerts that a website was used to access my iCloud account and therefore it was temporarily disabled and I need to verify my account.
How can I make sure these both are legit?
@Pippy I'd say scam. I've been getting similar
@gemswinc @Pippy Well,first check the sender email (not the display name). Second, check the URL. If either aren't actually apple, it's a scam,
Even if they look legit, the best way to deal with it is:
1) On your iPhone, go to settings, open the iCloud pane, and check there.
2) In a browser go to http://icloud.com and sign in there.
If it was a legit message from Apple they'll let you know there.
@sfleetucker Mine was an obvious scam. I don't use iCloud beyond what they grab @Pippy
@gemswinc @sfleetucker yea me either, frankly I don’t even know what is in there but I imagine things I don’t anyone else to get their hands on.
@gemswinc @Pippy
Usually, if you have iCloud, the cloud will have your photos, your address book, your calendar, your browser configuration, etc.
You don't want folks to have it, but Apple also offers 2 factor authentication on logins which should deter all but the most determined hackers.