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Apple users targeted by incredibly annoying 'Reset Password' attack


Those requests just keep on coming.

The victim might accidentally allow the password reset (mistakes are easy to happen when you have to click on something hundreds of times), or they could fall for the fairly convincing, fake Apple Support call. It appears that there's no easy or foolproof way to protect oneself from such an attack at this time, save from changing one's Apple ID credentials and tying them to a new number and email. For on spammers and scammers, check out Mashable's series Scammed, where we help you navigate a connected world that’s out for your money, your information, or just your attention.

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