Apple has issued a new alert for iPhone users following a recent cyberattack affecting over a billion devices. The hackers are using various tricks, including impersonating Apple employees, to get personal information such as passwords, security codes, and financial details.
The company urged iPhone users to be wary of phishing emails that attempt to steal information or money, fake pop-up ads, deceptive offers, unexpected calendar invites, and phone calls that are scams. It emphasized that its support team never directs users to sign in via a website link. It also does not request passwords or two-factor authentication codes.
Apple said, “If someone claiming to be from Apple asks you for any of the above, they are a scammer engaging in a social engineering attack. Hang up the call or otherwise terminate contact with them.”