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privacy breach

  1. R

    iCloud XXX@icloud.com hacked

    I just received an e-mail from my own e-mail account XXX@icloud.com that says I've been hacked. Normally this would just go to spam as another ransomware (the boilerplate template gives it away). But the thing that disturbed me is the "from" address looks legitimate unlike most spam. It's not...
  2. RazorBackXX

    Look Me Up iCloud App Removal Help

    Someone please help me ive tried everything but this app has access to look me up. to find this the path is settings - icloud - apps using icloud - show all then your on the apps using icloud the app isnt even on the list but at the very bottom there is LOOK ME UP i click on that. then it shows...
  3. Vref

    iPhone 13 Pro Privacy issue and charging nonsense

    So I learn that my phone is charge crippled for Apple to be pretend to be “green”, never mind their non user replaceable parts….but I’m sure “that’s different” 😂 Yeah so this phone slows down it’s charge rate based on where it THINKS I get my electrical power from...
  4. M

    iPhone Reports+ for Instagram and AppStore audits

    During the last period Apple is talking a lot about privacy and oblige somehow developers to be more transparent about the data collect. Yesterday I have downloaded from the App Store one of the top listed app for socials. The App is Reports+ and promises to give an higher and more precise level...
  5. L

    Apple ID compromised! Breach to privacy!

    My Apple ID has been compromised and I has been charged over night with multiple iTunes purchases made from the other side of the world resulting in blocking my bank card. Apple support has been helpful providing me full refund in 30 DAYS! Even though the payments has still be pending so your...
  6. 4

    iPhone 7/Plus Calls on airplane mode and more

    Dear community, I'm just wondering if it would be ok to share my story here. Just to let you know how Apple treats loyal customers (using Apple since 2006, iPhones since 2008). Since May 2018 I have issues with my iPhone 7: - calls on airplane mode (WiFi disabled), - unable to connect to the...
  7. Kagey

    iPhone X Data Breach. Advice plz

    Hello. I'm new here. Joined to specifically ask this question to seek direction from you more knowledgeable Apple lovers. For Xmas, got the iPhone X. Love it. But six months later, June, one night it just went black. Would not take a charge, would not reboot etc... Apple Store simply gave me a...
  8. rohanfozzy

    Privacy Breach by Apple Employee then mistreated by other employees

    So the Title summarises my experience so far with Apple and it all started with a faulty product that was getting replaced. I was having graphic card issues on a Late 2015 MacBook Pro 15" which I purchased last year and was happy about because it was my first Apple product. I called AppleCare...