Malicious configuration profile - Apple Community (2024)

FAQs

Is the Apple security hacker warning real? ›

No, the Apple security alert is not real. Apple doesn't really send security warnings, so every instance you see of this on your macOS or iOS device is a scam. Never click on these or call any number associated with the pop-up.

Threat Description: Malicious configuration profiles may contain unwanted CA certificates or VPN settings to route the device's network traffic through an adversary's system. The device could also potentially be enrolled into a malicious Mobile Device Management (MDM) system.

The only real threat is malicious configuration profiles, which attackers might distribute through phishing or another form of social engineering. As long as organizations implement the right data security measures and properly educate end users, iPhone configuration profiles are a safe and useful tool.

Create a configuration profile

In Apple Configurator , choose File > New Profile. A new configuration profile document window appears. In the General settings pane, fill in the Name and Identifier fields. To add a payload, select it from the list on the left, click Configure, then enter the settings.

Signs that your Apple ID has been compromised

Apple notified you (notification or email) about accounty activity that you don't recognize (for example, if your Apple ID was used to sign in to a device that you don't recognize or your password was changed but you didn't change it).

On your iOS device, open Settings > General. Scroll to the bottom and open Profiles. If you do not see a "Profiles" section, you do not have a configuration profile installed. In the "Profiles" section, select the profile you wish to remove and tap Remove Profile.

Configuration profiles are intended for managing the settings or configurations of different device features in a remote and centralized way. Each configuration profile defines a range of settings concerning a specific feature. Each device can have multiple configuration profiles assigned to it.

Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use.

Tap Settings > General > Profiles or Profiles & Device Management. Under the "Enterprise App" heading, you see a profile for the developer. Tap the name of the developer profile under the Enterprise App heading to establish trust for this developer. Then you see a prompt to confirm your choice.

On your iPhone, tap on Settings, then tap on General, tap on About, and then scroll down and tap on the Certificate Trust Settings.

What does device configuration app do? ›

The Android Device Configuration Service collects information from Android devices, including: Device and account identifiers. Device attributes. Software and security software versions.

Select the device, user, or group, then click the Edit button next to the configuration profile you want to edit, then use the payload editing panes to make changes. Click Save.

Apple Configurator features a flexible, device-centric design that enables you to quickly and easily configure one or dozens of iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices connected to your Mac through USB or—in the case of Apple TV—wirelessly. After you connect a device, it can be seen in Apple Configurator.

Why did Apple send you a data leak notification? To enhance your security, Apple compares the passwords you store on your iPhone against known leaked passwords to try to find matches. The company does this using methods that don't reveal your passwords to Apple. All the processing happens on your device only.

It is important to note that these pop-up messages are scams and should not be trusted. If you receive a pop-up message saying that your iPhone has been hacked, do not click on any links or buttons in the message.

Safari warns you when a website that you're visiting isn't secure. In any of these cases, you may see a “Not Secure” or “Website Not Secure” message in Safari: The website is encrypted, but its certificate is expired or illegitimate.

Report: 2.6 billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption. Today Apple published an independent study conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Dr.