Beeware this Apple ID hacking scam. Update, April 1, 2025: This story, originally published March 30, has been updated with information regarding a scam targeting iCloud users in addition to the Apple ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Nov. 27, 2024: This story, originally published Nov.

Your Apple ID is your passkey into Apple's walled garden; without it, you can't access any of the company's products and services. The account is also how Apple identifies you, and it is linked to a ...

An Apple developer redeeming a $500 gift card witnessed his Apple ID getting blocked. Here is the damage he had to take after being in the Apple ecosystem for 25 years, including a threat to his ...

Your Apple ID is getting a new name starting next month. When iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia launch this fall, they’ll use new terminology for your Apple ID. ‘Apple Account’ is the new branding, ...

Earlier this year, we reported that "Apple ID" would be renamed to "Apple Account," and this change has now been officially announced. Apple confirmed the change in a press release today, with "Apple ...

If you own an Apple product, you likely are able to use it because of an Apple ID. Not unlike most services and platforms in use today, Apple ID is the account that allows your devices to be connected ...

An Apple ID serves as the cornerstone of your interaction with Apple’s ecosystem, providing access to services like iCloud, the App Store, Apple Music, and more. Whether you’re setting up your first ...

Apple ID: 3 things to remember when changing this password Your email has been sent Changing an Apple ID password typically isn't as simple as just entering a ...