IPhone 11 acting hacked or spyware
When I go on iCloud apps the apps start disappearing before my eyes on iPhone 11
my settings change as well, do I have spyware?
iPhone 11, iOS 15
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When I go on iCloud apps the apps start disappearing before my eyes on iPhone 11
my settings change as well, do I have spyware?
iPhone 11, iOS 15
See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:
Manage and use your Apple ID
Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store ->
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store – Apple Support (UK)
Set up iCloud Keychain
Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support
Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger.
Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.
See also the following Apple articles:
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support
See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:
Manage and use your Apple ID
Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud
Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store ->
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store – Apple Support (UK)
Set up iCloud Keychain
Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support
Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger.
Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.
See also the following Apple articles:
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases
Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support
If you have not jailbroken your iPhone and only downloaded apps from the App Store / iTunes Store then virus/malware is impossible.
Never visit questionable websites.
Soon after my iPhone 11 was acting strange and slower.
You may need to free up iPhone device storage see this Apple articles below:
If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support (UK)
Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad
Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
VPN can also be the cause of a slow internet connection, see https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2021/07/does-using-a-vpn-slow-down-your-internet/
See also ->The last update killed my battery!
The last update killed my battery! - Apple Community
See Lawrence Finch response in this thread about VPN.
About Jailbreaking see -> Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues
I used to leave my phone out and unattended around this person .
Then you should learn not to do it.
Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else.
Thanks for your feedback & you're welcome.
Thank you Raicya,
I try to be careful of phishing ,scams ,etc .
I’m curious if a text message gif or video I received could’ve had a virus, spyware or malware imbedded in it?
I had received a 3 minute video from someone that was 83 MB.
Also a few gifs from the same person in iMessages.
Soon after my iPhone 11 was acting strange and slower.
it didn’t get hot as some people had mentioned their phones getting hot when they had spyware.
thank you very much for your help I will try some of those things you mentioned.
Also I was wondering should I do a factory reset ?
Everything is backed up on iCloud from my phone .
Thank you so much for your time and information.
I agree. I have learned a hard lesson!
Too trusting, sigh…I will not give up! I refuse to let the bad apples spoil the whole bunch.
🤔I will let you know what is causing the hiccups. A lot to review.
Your Awesome!!
Thank you so much !
it may take me awhile to respond back as I want to look at all the information you gave me.
I’m so glad your here to help people 😊
Oh , I used to leave my phone out and unattended around this person .
How would I know if it was jail broken without my knowledge?
Thanks
Oh , I used to leave my phone out and unattended around this person .
How would I know if it was jail broken without my knowledge?
Thank you Raicya
IPhone 11 acting hacked or spyware