A new wave of phishing scams has hit Apple users, with fraudsters sending fake emails claiming that their iCloud storage is full or nearly full. The emails, which appear to be legitimate, trick victims into clicking on links that can compromise sensitive bank and personal details. The scammers' tactics are designed to create a sense of urgency, warning users that their photos and videos will be deleted unless they upgrade their storage plan immediately. But experts warn that these emails are not from Apple, and clicking on the links can lead to serious security risks, including identity theft and financial loss.
Fraudsters send emails claiming storage is full or nearly full, then trick people into clicking on links that can expose bank and personal detailsFor a while you’ve been getting messages from Apple saying “your iCloud storage is full”. They say you have exceeded your storage plan, so documents are no longer being backed up, and photos you take aren’t being uploaded.You have been resisting Apple’s efforts to get you to pay a minimum of 99p a month for more storage. But it seems that you can’t keep putting off the inevitable: you have received an email which says your iCloud account has been blockedand your photos and videos will be deleted very soon. To keep them you need to upgrade immediately, it says. Continue reading...
