{"id":18173,"date":"2025-03-27T16:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=18173"},"modified":"2025-03-30T12:46:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T09:46:46","slug":"national-cyber-directorate-warns-of-apple-security-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/national-cyber-directorate-warns-of-apple-security-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"National Cyber Directorate Warns of Apple Security Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past several weeks, the I<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.il\/en\/departments\/israel_national_cyber_directorate\/govil-landing-page\">srael National Cyber Directorate<\/a> has received numerous reports of phishing scams using AirDrop\u2014Apple\u2019s built-in file-sharing tool. According to the Directorate, users are being targeted with fraudulent messages disguised to look like official Apple notifications, requesting Apple ID credentials for &#8220;verification.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>These scams aim to steal personal information and compromise user accounts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to stay safe from these scams:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Disable AirDrop when not in use<\/strong><br \/>\nTurning off the feature reduces your exposure to unsolicited file sharing and spoofed messages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set AirDrop to \u201cContacts Only\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\nThis setting limits incoming files to known contacts, minimizing the risk of receiving content from unknown sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid accepting files or alerts from unfamiliar senders<\/strong><br \/>\nEven if a notification appears legitimate, never provide personal information or access to unknown sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your device updated<\/strong><br \/>\nOperating system updates often include important security patches that help protect against new vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use reputable security apps<\/strong><br \/>\nTrusted security tools can detect and block suspicious activity, offering an additional layer of protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you suspect a phishing attempt or scam, contact the National Cyber Directorate\u2019s hotline at <strong>119<\/strong> for assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Israel National Cyber Directorate issued a warning on Wednesday following a wave of phishing attempts targeting Apple users via the AirDrop feature. 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