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iPhone 16 pro max state after iCloud Rootkit injection, barely able to come online it’s been 3 months with all my businesses in ruins

I have asked for help from Apple multiple times, via call I have lost 3 phones 1 Mac, this root kit has left all my apple account and devices like so, it syncs with my iCloud Drive and ruins any device I login too. Has spread via HomePod then used the shortcuts app to run scripts all over the house and has ruined all devices






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“iPhone 16 pro max state after iCloud Rootkit injection, barely able to come online it’s been 3 months with all my businesses in ruins: I have asked for help from Apple multiple times, via call I have lost 3 phones 1 Mac, this root kit has left all my apple account and devices like so, it syncs with my iCloud Drive and ruins any device I login too. Has spread via HomePod then used the shortcuts app to run scripts all over the house and has ruined all devices”

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Rootkit Error;

This may come down to all new formatting —but leaving that aside for now, start with. Few things for security:

A. Change your Apple Account Password:

Have you changed your Apple Account password, ever? If not, I recommend you do so, and sign out of I’ll devices, if prompted. That would stop the syncing, until your log back in. Change your Apple Account Password - Apple Support


B. Use a New Apple Account Primary email Address:

If you change your Apple Account Primary eMail Address, no one would presumptively know what it is. So, open a new eMail address (ie gmail or outlook). Thing is, you’ll need to log in, one device at a time. Go Here: Change your Apple Account Primary eMail Address - Apple Support


C. Use Two- Factor Authentication:

Note that this is an option that is not available in all locations/regions.

Go Here: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support


D. Use a New Modem/Router:

Being this is going on with all device in your house/vicinity, then see about getting a new Router/Modem. That would fix a few things —especially hacking. Using a new password for your network would be wise, as well. Purchase one on-hand, such as at a local retailer, as purchasing a use don or one online might have hack in it, already.


E. Contact your Carrier for a New eSIM or SIM Card:

Getting a new iPhone might seem just fine, but get a new eSIM or SIM card for cellular configurations.


F. Clear the System Data on your iPhone:

System Data(formerly called “Other”) contains caches that are created for remembrance for application usage.

“iPhone 16 pro max state after iCloud Rootkit injection, barely able to come online it’s been 3 months with all my businesses in ruins: I have asked for help from Apple multiple times, via call I have lost 3 phones 1 Mac, this root kit has left all my apple account and devices like so, it syncs with my iCloud Drive and ruins any device I login too. Has spread via HomePod then used the shortcuts app to run scripts all over the house and has ruined all devices”

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Scan your Mac for Malware:

Keep Security Software off of your Mac.

Uninstall Norton, or any other such software off your Mac, using the Uninstaller. Get download the Uninstaller directly from the Developer’s Website —and no where else..


So, Use Malwarebytes for Mac:

Malwarebytes searches for malware (short for malicious software) and spyware. Malware makes your Mac behave in a mislead manor. Malwarebytes is created by longtime users of these forums, making it the only reliable Security Software for a Mac. Remove what is found from the quarantine.

Go Here: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac


“iPhone 16 pro max state after iCloud Rootkit injection, barely able to come online it’s been 3 months with all my businesses in ruins: I have asked for help from Apple multiple times, via call I have lost 3 phones 1 Mac, this root kit has left all my apple account and devices like so, it syncs with my iCloud Drive and ruins any device I login too. Has spread via HomePod then used the shortcuts app to run scripts all over the house and has ruined all devices”

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Identity Theft:

LifeLock: If concerned for Identity Theft, then look into a service such as LifeLock. Being it is a Norton product, get it through an Android Phone or PC, and manage it through that: https://lifelock.norton.com/