Warning Issued to iPhone Users as Hackers Target Apple IDs in New Cyberattack

A California-based security firm has issued a new warning to iPhone users after finding that cybercriminals are actively seeking to exploit Apple IDs through malicious SMS messages. These forms of scams, also known as SMS phishing, are designed to trick recipients into revealing their Apple ID credentials. It is also used by hackers to access other sensitive information or to install malicious software on the devices of iPhone users. “These credentials are highly valued, providing control over devices, access to personal and financial information, and potential revenue through unauthorized purchases,” Symantec owner Broadcom Inc. said in a notice on its website on July 2....