Scam of the week: scammers are using real-looking Apple emails plus fake support calls to steal verification codes and take over accounts ...

This story has been resolved; see “Compromised Apple Gift Card Saga Ends Well, but Risks Remain,” (18 December 2025). After attempting to redeem a $500 Apple Gift Card purchased from a well-known ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Apple warns “targeted attacks” are now being deployed to gain access ...

Most Apple customers have learned to be cautious about messages claiming to come from the company’s support services. It’s vital to check URLs and email addresses for small discrepancies, scan the ...

It feels awful to be scammed. Unnerving to have a person's voice suddenly yelling at you right out of your computer. And you can't make it stop. "You've been hacked!" "You have pornographic material ...

Apple's new AppleCare One subscription is compatible with the iPhone Upgrade Program, but making the switch takes a bit of manual work. The clarification comes from Apple spokesperson Anna Mitchell, ...

Are you dealing with an iCloud locked iPad? Here’s how to bypass Apple Activation Lock on your iPad the easy and right way. Dealing with an iCloud locked iPad can be frustrating, especially if you’ve ...