Do you have iphone? Great care! Some of Apple’s cell phone users have reported cybersecurity attacks through the password reset.
The hackers they are attacking iPhone users through a method where pop-up windows appear with password reset requests. These hacking campaigns have also been called blitzes or MFA (multi-factor authentication) fatigue attacks according to technology site Mashable.
The attack begins when notification pop-ups appear on the mobile device, prompting the user to reset your Apple ID password. This leaves a user’s iPhone inoperable, unless they choose the “Do not allow” in every password reset notification.
The hacker subsequently spoofs an official Apple phone number and calls the user about the password issue, presenting himself as an Apple employee. According to KrebsonSecurity, people affected by the attack detailed that the malicious actor has personal data obtained from the web about the user, which can cause confusion and make people believe that it is a real Apple employee.
Finally, andhacker attempts to use that trust to gain access to the user’s phone and data remotely.
How to avoid cyber attacks if I am an iPhone user?
Click ‘Do not allow’ in the password reset option. Although the notifications may seem annoying and convincing, the ideal is that you ignore them.
Additionally, experts recommend changing the phone number on your Apple ID. To do this, it is possible to change the phone number connected to your Apple ID in order to stop notifications. This should be the last option, as you could alter the current settings of your cell phone. For example, you won’t be able to use features like iMessage or FaceTime until the number is fully reset.
