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Auggie

(31,965 posts)
Fri Feb 24, 2023, 07:28 PM Feb 2023

Apple's iPhone Passcode Problem: How Thieves Can Take Over in Minutes [View all]

iPhone thieves across the country are locking people out of their Apple accounts and draining their bank accounts—sometimes before victims even know what happened. How do they do it and how can you protect yourself? WSJ’s Joanna Stern investigates.

VIDEO AT THE LINK: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/apples-iphone-passcode-problem-how-thieves-can-take-over-in-minutes/video/000a739072e391a87ebf0db5c37a0b00

The Original Wall Street Journal article this video is based on is behind a paywall.

Basically, the video suggests being very careful and protective when using your phone in crowded, public settings like restaurants, bars, concerts etc.

Thieves can work in groups -- one or two will try to ascertain your passcode as you use the phone, the others work to physically steal it.

Once they have the phone and the passcode they will change your Apple I.D. and turn off the "Find My Phone" app. If you have banking apps linked to your password apps they will drain your bank accounts. They will shut down your email, lock you out of your iCloud account, steal your contacts, etc.

Details at the link, plus suggestions to protect yourself.

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what a nightmare. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #1
My iPhone uses my thumb to access my bank... vanlassie Feb 2023 #2
Why phone uses my ugly puss.... 3Hotdogs Feb 2023 #6
I don't do any banking with my phone. FuzzyRabbit Feb 2023 #3
Neither do I Rebl2 Feb 2023 #4
Some simple precautions. usonian Feb 2023 #5
One more thing. usonian Feb 2023 #7
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