Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Anthony Spadafora

iPhone users under threat from new ‘reset password’ attack — how to stay safe

An iPhone flooded with password request notifications.

Hackers have figured out a way to exploit what seems to be a bug in Apple’s password reset feature in a new scam that can lock you out of your iPhone if you’re not careful.

As reported by Krebs on Security, this attack starts with a single Reset Password notification on one the best iPhones and is then followed by dozens of similar prompts. What makes this attack particularly annoying is the fact that targeted users will need to respond with “Don’t Allow” to each individual prompt.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.