Itunes won't authorize on my Mac?

Question

Every time I try to purchase music or apps it refuses stating that it can't authorize because it's already 'authorized to 5 computers on this account.' Only glitch? That account is authorized to just TWO computers. So frustrating. Help me please!

Answer 1

Your iTunes Store account has been 'hacked' (not exactly the proper term as it is APPLE having been hacked, not you). "They" do that along with slightly altering your profile data so that you soon cant block them from continuing theft. Its 'their' pre emptive blocking move on YOU.
I think 'they' add several of 'their' own computers so you dont use an open, freely available authorization key to go in, make changes, clear out all unknown authorized computers and stop them once you detect them stealing from you. Only Apple technically can add/subtract computers without your permission, along with the hackers.
Change your password and security questions right away (if you still can) then go into your account if the hackers havent changed your log in info on you already and see what, if any, unwarranted and unexpected purchases you have 'made' without your knowledge. Its in your purchase history that you should look and see what songs, apps, books, etc. and make sure nothing unknown is in there.
Apple distinctly says at the bottom of page one of the iTunes EUA that it is absolutely NOT responsible for any unauthorized purchases made with your account. This includes refunding for the hacker/middleman intercept/whatever is being used to compromise the hundreds of thousands of accounts so far.
Look also for 'itunes account hacked' here in the support forums to get an idea how many a day are still reporting current money theft via credit card, debit card, paypal and gift cards associated with their accounts.
I would suggest removing all your payment information as well and chose NONE as the payment option under the payment info. tab of your profile, ASAP. It means that if you want to buy ANYTHING in the future you have to input your number, make the purchase(s) and then go back after confirmation of purchase and remove your CC info again, but atleast you wont have lost any money in the process to fraudsters and thieves.
It appears Apple cant/wont/isnt doing anything about the problem. The thread gains another dozen or so compromised accont stories every day... and thats only the people who know about these forums or where to complain/write/mention their losses.