Hackers are gaining access to Apple devices through the iCloud-based Find My iPhone feature.
Lock an Apple device remotely, threaten to erase the data on it and then extort payment from the user to free the device – this is a current scam by criminal hackers.
The attack makes use of Apple's iCloud-based Find My iPhone feature for lost or stolen iPhones, Macs and the Apple Watch. The attackers need to have the correct Apple ID data for the user (username and password), according to the Mac&i website. This information can come from hacked databases or phishing attacks.
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