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Apple Gives Tips on Avoiding Phishing Scams Amid Warnings of New SMS Threat


Apple this month refreshed the security support document that provides iPhone, iPad, and Mac users with tips on how to recognize and avoid social...

Malicious actors have been sending out SMS text messages that attempt to get users to provide their Apple ID usernames and passwords on a fake iCloud website. Apple's guidelines provide key information that all users should be aware of to protect themselves, such as a recommendation to ignore messages with suspicious links. Apple also warns against downloading unrecognized, unsafe software and configuration profiles and following instructions on pop-ups.

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