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   Is a bug in Apple's password reset feature a scam?

   • Hackers have figured out a way to exploit what seems to be a bug in Apple’s password reset feature in a new scam that can lock you out of your iPhone if you’re not careful. As reported by Krebs on Security, this attack starts with a single Reset Password notification on one the best iPhones and is then followed by dozens of similar prompts.

   iPhone users under threat from new ‘reset password’ attack — how to

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   Is Apple ID password reset bug a phishing attack?

   • There are many known phishing attacks that target users of Apple devices to gain access to their Apple ID. However, a new “elaborate” attack uses a bug in the Apple ID password reset feature with “push bombing” or “MFA fatigue” techniques to flood Apple devices with password reset requests.

   Apple users targeted by new phishing attack to reset ID password

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   What is the Apple ID password reset scam?

   • The scam purportedly begins with a barrage of system notifications asking the Apple user to reset their Apple ID password, Krebs on Security explained. Because the messages received are system notifications, users can’t do anything else with their phones until they approve or deny each request. The attack doesn’t end there, though.

   Apple Users Are Getting Bombarded With ‘Reset Password’ Requests

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   Are phishing scammers exploiting a bug in Apple's password reset feature?

   • According to Krebs on Security, the scammers appear to be exploiting a bug in Apple’s password reset feature, though that’s just a theory at this point. When reached by Gizmodo, Apple declined to comment on the phishing attacks, instead directing Gizmodo to one of its support articles on recognizing phishing attacks.

   Apple Users Are Getting Bombarded With ‘Reset Password’ Requests

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   Are Apple Password Reset notifications a scam?

   • By abusing weaknesses in Apple’s password recovery systems, the fraudsters are able to spam endless password reset confirmations to all of the target’s connected devices. The notifications appear system-generated, lending legitimacy to the scam.

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   Is Apple ID password reset bug a 'push bombing' attack?

   • However, a new “elaborate” attack uses a bug in the Apple ID password reset feature with “push bombing” or “MFA fatigue” techniques to flood Apple devices with password reset requests. As reported by Krebs on Security, entrepreneur Parth Patel was one of the victims of the new sophisticated phishing attack.

   Apple users targeted by new phishing attack to reset ID password

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2. www.tomsguide.com › phones › iphonesiPhone users under threat from new ‘reset password’ attack ...

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Hackers have figured out a way to exploit what seems to be a bug in Apple’s password reset feature in a new scam that can lock you out of your iPhone if you’re not careful.

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Phishing attacks taking advantage of Apple's password reset feature have become increasingly common, according to a report from KrebsOnSecurity. Multiple Apple users have been targeted in an ...

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   Mar 28, 2024 · By abusing weaknesses in Apple’s password recovery systems, the fraudsters are able to spam endless password reset confirmations to all of the target’s connected devices. The notifications appear system-generated, lending legitimacy to the scam.

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   Mar 27, 2024 · However, a new “elaborate” attack uses a bug in the Apple ID password reset feature with “push bombing” or “MFA fatigue” techniques to flood Apple devices with password reset...

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Apple users are being targeted by an elaborate and annoying phishing scam that aims to change their password and lock them out of their devices, according to a new report from Krebs on Security...

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Hackers are abusing Apple's password-reset function to bombard victims' iPhones with notifications. They then call the victim, pretending to be Apple support.

9. gizmodo.com › apple-reset-password-phishing-scam-iApple Users Are Getting Bombarded With ‘Reset Password’ Requests

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   Mar 27, 2024 · The scam purportedly begins with a barrage of system notifications asking the Apple user to reset their Apple ID password, Krebs on Security explained.