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However, according to a recent article by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), criminals have found a way to exploit Apple's recovery key mechanism, causing users to be locked out of their accounts..
The WSJ report cites the example of Greg Frasca, a 46-year-old who had his iPhone 14 Pro stolen by thieves at a Chicago bar...
To achieve this, they changed Frasca's Apple ID password using his passcode and activated the "recovery key" in Apple's security system, rendering his account inaccessible..
To add an extra layer of security for your iPhone and increase your chances of recovering a lost device, you can set up a Recovery Contact..
By setting up a Recovery Contact, you can increase the chances of locating your lost iPhone and protect your sensitive information from unauthorized access...
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