A six-digit password and Touch ID fingerprint sensor cannot fully protect iPhone 6s owners from hacking. Morphus Labs experts came to this conclusion after analyzing the incident that occurred this week.

The owner of an iPhone 6s contacted Morphus Labs on the third day after the smartphone was stolen. According to him, the thieves changed the passwords to some of his accounts, including his Apple ID, and even contacted his bank asking for the password to his bank accounts. Fortunately, they were never able to steal the money, but it remained unclear how the attackers were able to change the Apple ID on a locked smartphone.

The researchers immediately rejected the idea of ​​a targeted attack (that is, the attackers did not plan to steal this particular iPhone), Securitylab notes. The victim had nothing missing except his mobile device. This means that the kidnappers did not have her name, email address, or any other personal information.

From the moment the loss was discovered until the victim blocked the SIM card, only two hours passed, and the attackers had little time to guess the password to unlock the smartphone. The password consisted of six characters, was strong and did not have any matches with the victim’s personal data (neither date of birth nor car number, which the kidnappers could have found out if they wanted).

To change your Google account password, you need at least a login (email address). How did the attackers manage to obtain it? There are services on the Internet that offer to find out the Apple ID using the IMEI identifier, but the process takes from 24 to 48 hours, and the attackers had no more than two at their disposal.

All the hackers could get was the victim's phone number. As the researchers found, Google allows you to find out a user's email address by indicating only his first name, last name and phone number. The researchers decided to reproduce the alleged actions of the attackers. They purchased an iPhone 6s and registered Google and Apple accounts.

Acting as kidnappers, the experts first removed the SIM card from the device and inserted it into another smartphone, thus learning the phone number of the “victim.” Next, they tried to take the easy way out and figure out the username by simply typing the phone number into a Google search, but to no avail. A search on Facebook also turned up nothing.

This is where WhatsApp comes to the rescue. One of the researchers recalled that if a participant in a group conversation on WhatsApp receives a message from a person who is not part of the contact list, their name will appear next to their phone number. This means that by sending a message from a locked iPhone to a WhatsApp group, you could get the username. Knowing the phone number, the researchers sent a WhatsApp message to it, and the notification was reflected on the lock screen of the locked iPhone.

Using the smartphone's 3D touch technology, experts responded to the message directly from the lock screen and then added the contact to the WhatsApp group. The researchers sent the message again, responded to it from the lock screen and voila - they received the name of the “victim”. Having a phone number, first and last name, they were able to get an email address through Google, and then change passwords for their Google account. After that, changing your Apple ID was easy.

In fact, an Apple ID account provides other opportunities, in addition to purchasing and downloading applications, music and videos; the Apple ID is used when contacting the company’s support service, ordering from an on-line store, when using iCloud and iChat services.

Regular readers website already know where to get an Apple ID. In previous articles, we have already looked at how to register an Apple ID without a credit card. We performed the registration procedure in two different ways:

• (without a computer, on iPhone/iPad)
• (using a computer)

You can create your own Apple ID for free. If you are asked to send an SMS or pay money to register an account, do not sign in, it is a scam. Today we will get acquainted with the third method of registering an Apple ID account, which is performed using any web browser.

I warn you right away that this method has its drawbacks. After the Apple ID registration procedure, as soon as you want to use the created account, the system will display the following message:

“This Apple ID name has not yet been used in the iTunes Store. Review your account information."

Then you need to enter your payment card number. Therefore, if you have not yet acquired a payment card or do not yet want to link it to your Apple ID, then register an account without linking it to a credit card using the links above, otherwise you will not be able to download free applications from the AppStore.

We will register an Apple ID using a computer, but in general you can open the Safari browser on the iPad or iPhone itself (of course), and with the same success go through the account creation procedure.

1. Launch Safari, Opera, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox and enter in the address bar: Appleid.apple.com/ru/, or simply follow the link

2. A page will open entitled “ My Apple ID“If the page is in English, then in the lower right corner there is a round icon with a flag, by clicking which you can select your country or region. If you are registering a Russian account, select Russia; if you need an American account, select USA.

3. Press the blue button – Create an Apple ID to start the registration procedure

4. Creating an Apple ID begins by entering your email address, which will later be used as an Apple ID. Below we enter the password and confirm it again, enter the password in English, and follow the recommendations that we are talking about. Although the procedure for creating an Apple ID in the browser is made very convenient, so this time there should be no problems with the password. As soon as all the items in the tooltip turn green, the password has been entered correctly and meets the security requirements. Having figured out the password, select a security question and answer

5. Next, fill in your first and last name; it is not necessary to enter your middle name.

6. The country should already be set, all you have to do is enter your address, city and language

7. After filling in all the data, you must enter the symbols (anti-spam), check the box and press the button – Create an Apple ID
8. Upon completion, the registration system will ask you to check your mail and confirm your email address, to do this, log into your email, open the letter from Apple and click - Confirm now >

9. In the page that opens, enter your Email, which is now your Apple ID, enter the password that we filled out in step No. 4 and press the button - Confirm address. After which your email address will be confirmed and linked to your Apple ID.

That’s it, now you know another way, where to get a new Apple ID, or rather, how to create it. You can get a free Apple ID in other ways, links to which are provided at the beginning of the material. Using the ID, you can install applications and games on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, but you must first.

Having bought an Apple, the first thing we do is register it id . Not everyone remembers it, and only a few write it down. And one day the “H” day comes!The device has rebooted and asks id . Silent panic sets in within 2-3 minutes. When you realize that what you entered does not fit.Have you ever felt this way? As ID often indicate your email.You can access the device only if you have entered the ID and password correctly. If any of them are entered incorrectly, there is no access to the device. apple id how to find out ? ?

Several effective ways to help with this problem

Try to remember the email to which it was registered. We find the letter in our mailbox. If this doesn’t work out, don’t panic, move on! Go to the settings menu iCloud, your account name is written there. If we fail here too, let’s try further!

Let's go to AppStore. We turn on the program, go down the menu, there should be record your id . If your profile has already been erased from the device, you can search for data in the application iTunes . We launch this program, in the upper right corner it will be indicated your id . Half the job is done! Id famous!

Recovering the password:

• Send a request to the company Apple .
• We are waiting for an email with new data.
• We answer security questions when registering a device.
• We submit a request to reset your password via the email associated with it.
• A link will be sent in your response email.
• We go through it and set a new password.
• After a few minutes, we log in to the account with a new password.
• Problem solved!

How to find out the password if you bought the phone used and don’t know the password

If you bought a used device, ask the former owner for the original data. This is the easiest and most painless way. Ask him to deactivate the function "Find iPhone" and unlink your account from your phone.

How to find out apple id on a locked iphone

Just like to unlink an account on a locked device, you need a password. If you have forgotten it or the previous owner did not tell you about it, exit two:

• Find it out from the previous owner
• Find out ID by IMEI

To do this, find out Udid from his iPhone . Udid is a long sequence of numbers. This can be done in the driver settings when connecting to a PC:

• Go to the “Driver Properties” section.
• Next, select “Path to device instance”
• The Udid number will be displayed after USB\VID_05AC&PID_12A8\.

How to recover Apple ID using IMEI

You need to go to services that allow you to get data on IMEI And Udid . To check your phone's IMEI dial *#06# and a call button on your phone. The phone's IMEI looks like a fifteen-digit digital code. The IMEI code is duplicated under the battery of your phone, on the packaging and in the warranty card.

How to recover Apple ID using IMEI

But in order not to suffer from restoration, which cannot be guaranteed 100%, you can avoid buying a used item from such a phone, or contact a good Apple service center for help.

If your Apple device needs quick and high-quality repair, even if you dropped your device and broke the glass, or it simply stopped turning on after an update, the service center will help you

After purchasing a new device from Apple, the first thing you should do is log in to your account. After this, you will be able to use most Apple services, as well as synchronize all your devices. But to log into your account, you will need a unique username and password - Apple ID. You can obtain this data when registering on the official website https://appleid.apple.com/account#!&page=create. Read below what steps you need to take to find out your Apple ID.

What is Apple ID

Apple ID is your account login, which you will use to log into all available services, such as ICloud, iTunes, Apple Music, etc. Typically, the Apple ID will match the email you specified during registration. That is, it will look something like this: [email protected]. But if it happens that you have forgotten your Apple ID, as well as the name and email attached to it, then there are several ways to remember it. Do this right away, and then write down your login in a safe place, since without access to your account you will not be able to use Apple services and restore access to the device if it is blocked.

How to find out your Apple ID

First, you need to remember which applications you are logged into on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and then go into them, after which, if no data reset operation has occurred since the last login, find your Apple ID.

Via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

If your device was synchronized with one of the services, you can find your Apple ID in the device settings:

Via Mac OS or Windows

If for some reason you cannot find out the necessary data through your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, then use your Macbook and a Windows computer.

Another way to find your login is through the settings:

Video: how to find out Apple ID

If you have ever logged into your account through Safari and have autofill for web forms enabled in your browser, follow this link

https://appleid.apple.com/#!&page=signin and in the “Login” field you will see the Apple ID.

Another way to remember your login is to use the Apple ID recovery function on the official website:

Via support

If none of the previous methods helped, then there is only one thing left to do - write about your problem to the official support service

https://support.apple.com/ru-ru/HT201232. Describe your situation as accurately and clearly as possible and what recovery methods you have already used. Most likely, after a while they will answer you and ask you to confirm your identity, after which they will prompt you for your Apple ID.

Immediately after registering, try to remember or write down your unique Apple ID, otherwise problems may arise if you forget it. After receiving your login information for Apple services, log into several of them to make it easier to remember your login later. If it turns out that you forgot your Apple ID and didn’t have time to log in somewhere else, then write to support, wait for their response and follow the instructions. Do not share your registration information with anyone except support agents and those you trust, this may lead to account hacking and further problems.

Purchasing a new iPhone from an official retailer makes a rather serious hole in the budget of a domestic user, so many prefer to look for cheaper options on the secondary market or from “gray” suppliers. Naturally, it would be a good idea to check such a device before purchasing.

What is noteworthy is that the fears of buyers of used or “gray” smartphones are completely justified. For example, a seller may claim that the device is not tied to an operator contract, but in fact, after flashing the iPhone, it will refuse to accept a SIM card and turn into a media player, in other cases, scammers will subsequently demand additional money. These and other nuances can be checked by the serial number, even without having the iPhone itself in hand.

How to find out IMEI and serial number of iPhone

You can find the serial number of the iPhone and iPad on the original box (on the back), in the iOS settings ( Settings —> Basic —> About this device) .

ATTENTION:

• Apple device serial numbers may contain the number "0" (zero), but never contain the letter "O".
• If it is not possible to open the menu " Settings", then to get support, you can call the IMEI/MEID code instead of the serial number instead of the serial number

What can you check using your iPhone serial number?

Linking the device to iCloud (Apple ID) - Activation Lock status

Since January 28, 2017, the iCloud page (icloud.com/activationlock/), where you could check the activation lock status, no longer opens. In addition, links to this service have disappeared from the Apple technical support site. Apparently, the page was deleted by the company itself, without disclosing the reasons.

Find My iPhone includes Activation Lock to prevent someone else from using your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch if it's lost or stolen. Activation Lock turns on automatically when you turn on Find My iPhone (In iOS 6 - iOS 10.2.1: Settings->i Cloud -> In iOS 10.3 and later: Settings -> Apple ID -> iCloud -> ).

When Activation Lock is enabled, a third party will need to enter the device owner's Apple ID and password to disable Find My iPhone, delete data, reactivate, and use the gadget.

This measure allows you to protect the device if it falls into the wrong hands and increases the chances of its return. Even if the user remotely deletes all data from the device, Activation Lock will prevent unauthorized reactivation.

How does Activation Lock work?

When Find My iPhone is turned on on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, your Apple ID is securely stored on the company's activation servers and linked to your device. From now on, to disable the functionality, delete data on the device and reactivate it, you will need to enter your password.

What to do if you lose your device?

If your device is lost or stolen, you must immediately put it in lost mode in Find My iPhone. This mode locks your screen with a 6 or 4 digit passcode and displays a message with your phone number to make returning your device easier.

If necessary, you can remotely erase data from the device; the message will remain on the screen even after the information is deleted. While Activation Lock works in the shadows to prevent unauthorized use or sale of the device, Lost Mode reminds the finder (or stealer) that the gadget has an owner and cannot be used without knowing the password.

To turn on Lost Mode, visit icloud.com/find from a Mac or PC, or use the Find My iPhone app for iOS.

Should I turn off Find My iPhone before transferring my device to another owner?

Before passing the gadget into other hands, you need to disable the functionality so that a new user can activate and use the device. The best way to do this is to sign out of iCloud and then delete all data and settings on the device. Next, turn off Find My iPhone and remove the device from your Apple ID account.

1 . Click " Settings -> iCloud;

2 . Scroll down, click " Go out» and confirm the action by pressing the button again;

In iOS 10.3 and later: Settings -> Apple ID -> iCloud -> .

3 . Click " Delete from iPhone" and enter your password;

4 . Return to " Settings»;

5 . Click " Basic» -> « Reset» -> « Erase content and settings».

Do I need to disable Find My iPhone before servicing (repairing) the device?

If the Find My iPhone function is enabled, service specialists will not be able to diagnose the device.

What to do if you don't remember your Apple ID password?

If you can't remember your Apple ID password, reset your forgotten password on your Apple ID page or contact Apple Support.

What should I do if the purchased device is still linked to the account of the former owner?

In this case, you need to contact the previous owner of the device as quickly as possible and ask him to erase the data and remove the gadget from his account.

How to check for Activation Lock when purchasing a used device?

If you purchased an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch other than from an Apple store or authorized point of sale, make sure that all information is deleted from the device and that the device itself is not linked to the previous owner's account. To do this, follow these steps:

1 . Turn on and try to unlock the device;

2 . If you see a password prompt on the Lock screen or Home screen, your data has not been deleted. Ask the seller to completely erase the data: “ Basic» -> « Reset» -> « Erase content and settings» ().

Don't buy a used iPhone, iPad or iPod touch until it's been erased;

3 . Enable the device setup process;

4 . After selecting your language, region, country and network connection, device activation will begin. If a request for the password and ID of the previous owner appears on the screen, it means that the device is still linked to his account. Return the device to the seller and ask him to enter your password. If the previous owner cannot be reached, he can remove the link to the account via icloud.com/find.

If you see a setup prompt after you turn on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch for the first time and connect to the Internet, the device is ready to use.

Activation Lock is only supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 7 or later, and Apple Watch running watchOS2 or later.