The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Switzerland is warning of a surge in phishing scams targeting people with lost or stolen iPhones.
The scam preys on the anxiety of device loss and offers what appears to be a “found abroad” message. In reality, though, it’s a clever setup to steal your Apple ID credentials.
“Losing your iPhone is always annoying,” reads the scam alert in the NCSC’s Week 44 2025 bulletin. “Not only is the device gone, but your personal data may also be lost. Once the