Hacked: iTunes App Store!

July 7, 2010 Computer News

According to recent research reports it has been stated that iTunes account holders need to be aware of the factor that iTunes accounts have been hacked. Users are now being charged hundreds of dollars for doings which weren’t their own. There have been a few hacking incidences taking place all in relation to a person’s iTunes account, which has been officially hacked.

The big question is how do you know if you have been hacked? It is suggested that you proceed to your iTunes account and then click on the “Account” option which is on the right hand link menu. Next login and click on “Purchase history”. Now if there are purchases which you have not made and they range between 40-50 dollars then the chances are that you have been hacked.

The next question is: What can you do if your iTunes account has been hacked? Even if you have not been hacked yet, you still should consider doing the following. It is suggested that all iTunes users change their passwords to something much stronger. In order to do this successfully you can click on “Edit Account Info” which is on the account screen in order to make the chances to your password.

It has allegedly been claimed that a hacker who goes by the name of Thuat Nguyen is conducting the hacking and one of the reasons for the hacking attack may be in order to bring up his own apps in the Google rankings. There is no evidence to date that proves this theory but it is at the moment a big possibility.

At the end of the day all users need to be aware of the factor that this iTunes hacking is taking place. It is really going to be within your best interest to take both the time and the effort in order to change your passwords. This does not only apply to iTunes but also to every other account which you have.

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