iPhone users receive fake Apple notifications stealing data and spreading malware
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Updated · ABC6OnYourSide.com · May 10
iPhone users receive fake Apple notifications stealing data and spreading malware
9 articles · Updated · ABC6OnYourSide.com · May 10
The scam, highlighted in Cincinnati, typically arrives by text or email claiming iCloud storage is full and urging users to press an "Upgrade" link.
Victims say the links lead to fake Apple login pages seeking Apple ID, passwords and card details, while some clicks can trigger malware or virus downloads.
Apple storage alerts normally appear on the device or in Settings, not by text or email; users should check storage there, report suspicious messages and change credentials if compromised.
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