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How to Recover Safely After an iPhone Security Incident 

Issue Description 

After confirmed compromise, full cleanup is required. 

Immediate Risks 

Persistent malware 

Account takeover 

Data leakage 

Step-by-Step Recovery 

Step 1: Backup Important Data 

Photos, contacts, documents 

 

Step 2: Factory Reset iPhone 

Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content 

 

Step 3: Restore From Trusted Backup 

Avoid restoring unknown configurations 

 

Step 4: Change All Passwords 

Especially email and Apple ID 

Explore Further 

Monitor financial statements closely 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Reset is safest after compromise.