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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: youtu.be/eN8YS-U6sX4
*Resources*
Remove yourself from people searching sites: github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List?tab=readme-ov-file#people-search-sites
Alt: inteltechniques.com/workbook.html
*Original Sources*
darkreading.com/cloud-security/mfa-bombing-attacks-target-apple-iphone-users
krebsonsecurity.com/2024/03/recent-mfa-bombing-attacks-targeting-apple-users
twitter.com/parth220_/thread/1771589800245796893
support.apple.com/en-us/102568
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iOS 18 - Release Date Confirmed, New Details & WWDC 2024: youtu.be/2asI3WHtaYE
iOS 17.4.1 Released - What's New?: youtu.be/qBmU21v_8RA
13” vs 15” MacBook Air M3 - Which Should You Buy?: youtu.be/IgFV4QrgTiE
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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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🎙️ Mic: amzn.to/2HLUVZp
🎤 Other Mic: amzn.to/2jP0HLl
🎛️ Audio Interface: amzn.to/2kNwwnU
Disclosure: This video might contain affiliate links, which help fund the channel if you make a purchase.
Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon!
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: youtu.be/eN8YS-U6sX4
*Resources*
Remove yourself from people searching sites: github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List?tab=readme-ov-file#people-search-sites
Alt: inteltechniques.com/workbook.html
*Original Sources*
darkreading.com/cloud-security/mfa-bombing-attacks-target-apple-iphone-users
krebsonsecurity.com/2024/03/recent-mfa-bombing-attacks-targeting-apple-users
twitter.com/parth220_/thread/1771589800245796893
support.apple.com/en-us/102568
📖📲 Sign up for the newsletter to get the latest Apple news: theappleden.com/subscribe
🍎 Become an *Ultra Member* to get PDF guides for videos, access to premium wallpapers + more: bit.ly/bb-member
💬 Join our *Discord* server to continue the conversation: discord.gg/appleden
*Other videos you might like:*
iOS 18 - Release Date Confirmed, New Details & WWDC 2024: youtu.be/2asI3WHtaYE
iOS 17.4.1 Released - What's New?: youtu.be/qBmU21v_8RA
13” vs 15” MacBook Air M3 - Which Should You Buy?: youtu.be/IgFV4QrgTiE
*Social Media:*
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonbutch
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonbutch
Threads: threads.net/@brandonbutch
TikTok: tiktok.com/@brandon.butch
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonbutchyt
Apple Music: apple.co/2VF3KZj
*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!
*Gear used to make this video:*
📷 Camera: amzn.to/3Fn6f8R
📷 Lens: amzn.to/31VXuVC
🎙️ Mic: amzn.to/2HLUVZp
🎤 Other Mic: amzn.to/2jP0HLl
🎛️ Audio Interface: amzn.to/2kNwwnU
Disclosure: This video might contain affiliate links, which help fund the channel if you make a purchase.
Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon!
