The Scary New iPhone Scam: HUGE Update!

2024/04/02 に公開
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The Scary New iPhone Scam - Update from Apple & How to Protect Yourself

The crazy 'MFA bombing' iPhone scam took over headlines last week. Here's an update on Apple's response, along with answers your burning questions/misconceptions. We will also reiterate the best way(s) to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Original video: https://youtu.be/eN8YS-U6sX4

*Resources*
Remove yourself from people searching sites: https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List?tab=readme-ov-file#people-search-sites
Alt: https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.html

*Original Sources*
https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/mfa-bombing-attacks-target-apple-iphone-users
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/03/recent-mfa-bombing-attacks-targeting-apple-users/
https://twitter.com/parth220_/thread/1771589800245796893
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102568

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*Chapters:*
0:00 Thankfully this video blew up
0:24 Apple’s response
0:45 This is NOT a software issue - clarification
2:16 Should you change email & password?
2:50 BUT, this is the weakest link
3:34 Consider this, but you likely don't need to
4:20 Would a Physical Key help?
4:50 What about Lockdown Mode?
5:11 This is the best form of defense
6:19 What’s the point?
7:04 Apple NEEDS to do this
7:34 Or this!
8:13 The Golden Rules to follow (never do this)
8:54 Is Apple not secure?
9:48 Don’t spread fear. Please!

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