My Verizon hacked into

I received text messages from Verizon early this morning notifying me of address and password changes on my account. Has this happened to anyone else?

This just happened to me. On 2-2-13 I went to a verizon wireless store at the Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington Station, NY to buy the home phone connect. The sales representative asked me for my full social security number, stating it was necessary to connect the device to my existing cell phone account.
Two days later, on 2-4-13, I received the same texts as you did, as well as one stating that an account manager was added. Apparently someone added a different name to my account, then went to an Apple store, showed photo ID, and left with an iPhone on my free phone upgrade.
Since, I have been told by verizon customer service that someone can change info on your account with the last four digits of your social. No investigation is done by Verizon unless law enforcement pursues it.
I wonder how the "hacker criminal" knew I had a free phone upgrade, the last four of my social, and my phone #?

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I had all my PCs shut down/unplugged recently to move them but noticed the wireless light on my Actiontec was still lit/flashing. Could this be due to someone hacking into my DSL? I removed the antenna and it stopped. Replaced the antenna and it started again. I have a password on the wireless part but I understand software is out there which allows someone to determine the password. I have not changed the password yet until I ascertain if there is any way to determine the IP of the hacker. Or will any records just show MY IP no matter who connects? I am concerned with someone downloading illegal material or posting messages which will come back to my IP address.
Should I report this to Verizon now in case some legal difficulty should come my way in the future?
I'm not very smart on this stuff so please bear with me. Thanks...

The IP address in this case will be absolutely useless. Because he came in through your wireless access point, he will be assigned an IP address in the 192.168.1.x range. These are non-routable IP addresses, and just about router in the world assigns connected users an IP in that range. So it is absolutely useless.
You may be able to obtain the MAC address from the Wireless router log/statistics, at least that is likely to be unique, but it doesn't tell you where or who the hacker is.
As the other poster suggested, lock down your wireless network. WEP is probably the easiest to use, and will certainly deter the average hacker. MAC filtering also usually works well because very few users understand how to change the MAC address through software. Basically MAC filtering only allows the MAC addresses on your list to utilize the network. WPA may or may not be available on wireless access point. It is more secure than WEP, but probably exacts a small performance price.

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It would be extremely difficult for someone to be able to grab your iPhone out of your purse and hack into it without having a laptop computer with him with which to jailbreak the iPhone and time to work on it. I can't say it would be impossible, though. I'd suggest as a precaution you perform a Restore on your iPhone; if it restores successfully that would clear any jailbreak and remove any hack.
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I have a feeling my personal Apple Laptop computer activities may be being monitored. I feel my Apple Laptop may have been hacked into. I noticed suspicious item in my wastebasket that I did not remove or know what it means ("roaming password..")

I replaced my and my family's electronic phones and computers with Apple products due to their superior security capabilities, and the intgrity of their workforce. Thus I come to you for help with a serious concern in hopes that you can help me.
Possible Hack into my personal Apple Laptop
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Possible Hack into my personal Apple Cell Phone:
I have noticed that when I am on phone calls with certain people, my phone will emit a loud long beep. I am involved with protecting jobs through a union, and am concerned that the county I work for may have had one of their IT people hack into my phone, etc...
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I replaced my and my family's electronic phones and computers with Apple products due to their superior security capabilities, and the intgrity of their workforce. Thus I come to you for help with a serious concern in hopes that you can help me.
Possible Hack into my personal Apple Laptop
I have a feeling my Apple Laptop has been hacked into and is being monitored. Today I noticed that an old HP printer that we removed from our wireless setup was still connected. In my attempt to remove the old one I noticed that as I was trying to do so it seemed my actions were being shadowed and both of my printer icons (old and new printer) dissapeared. Anyway I looked in the wastebasket and noticed the following item which I had never noticed before: "roaming_password_for_1475_txt_webarchive" in the trash. As it looked suspicious I restored it onto my desktop to open it and research it and it had information on it saying, To remove the DOCOMO interTouch Cable turn on the wireless network conection on your computer....." It had text giving my username and password for roaming - I could not copy or pirnt the information from my desktop, so I took a copy and video of it via my Apple cell phone.
Possible Hack into my personal Apple Cell Phone:
I have noticed that when I am on phone calls with certain people, my phone will emit a loud long beep. I am involved with protecting jobs through a union, and am concerned that the county I work for may have had one of their IT people hack into my phone, etc...
Can you please help me with this? PLEASE.
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(And I should also say that I'm a little surprised there was no alert from Apple of suspicious activity on my account, if such was the case. Instead, when I logged into my account via Mobile Me three days ago I noticed that all messages in my inbox were gone as well as all of my contacts. I assume this was related to the current problem.)
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The problem has been solved with the help of a MobileMe online counsellor. My MobileMe account had in fact been hacked into and the fraudster had been redirecting my e-mail messages to a phony account that he controlled. We took the forward off and reset all my passwords and security questions, which solved the immediate problem.
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I believe that my iPhone or apple ID has been hacked into. Three imessages were sent from my phone that I did not type or send - two while I was asleep at 1:15am and in the morning during an iMessage conversation. These messages were to my boyfriend about my boss. Apple and AT&T have been somewhat helpful but both are pointing fingers at the others saying they cannot track the message or see if my personal information has been compromised. I feel extremely violated because this hacker knows who my boyfriend is and who my boss is and I just started this job two weeks ago! I am about to go to the police because this person is trying to taint my good reputation and destroy my relationships at work and in my personal life. Does anyone have any incite on how this could be done and is there any way to trace where those three iMessages were generated from??

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AT MY INTERNET BANK SITE, I'M GETTING A MESSAGE THAT THE PAGE IS BEING REDIRECTED TO A NEW LOCATION - IS THIS SOMEONE TRYING TO HACK INTO MY BANK ACCOUNT? I DON'T GET THAT MESSAGE ON INTERNET EXPLORER.

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Your iPad can be hacked only if it's been jailbroken. Has it?

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Some hacker (that is well known to me) is turning my new iphone 4 on remotely and although I turn off my phone every night, I wake up to see it has been turned on by itself, the same hacker was hacking into my old phone. Any suggestions? please

Hi Friends
I got a problem which I thought somebody online may be able to help me.
I know for fact that someone is turning my iphone on remotely and hacks into it. the same person used to hack into my HTC phone before that is why I switched to iphone4, but I see my phone is being turned on by itself in middle of the night!! Could anybody help me please!! Thanks so much

Doubtful your phone is being hacked (unless this person had possession of the phone in the past and you or he/she jailbroke it) but turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi or put it into airplane mode and see if anything changes. I don't blame you for being concerned about your phone coming on by itself but, as the saying goes, when you hear hoofbeats think horses not zebras. It is more likely to be something innocent.
What proof do you have that this person hacked into your old phone? What proof do you have that this person is hacking into your new phone, other than you've noticed the phone being on?
If you know "for a fact" it is being hacked and by whom, get together your definitive proof of it being hacked and definitive proof of who is doing it and visit your local police department or visit these guys: http://www.cybercrime.gov/index.html. I believe it is a felony.
You could also take it to an Apple store or give Apple Service a call and see what they think. Maybe they can give you a few reasons why it is coming on by itself or can help you figure out if something else is going on.

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you cant delete the app from your acct, once something is purchased with your apple id it stays there for life, you can hide it though, by going to itunes store on ur itunes program on comp, you can then go to purchased and click the x on the app there, it will hide it, but in the meantime you need to contact itunes store via the expresslane @
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Do I need to change main computer password if a friend was hacked into on their e-mail?

A friend had computer hacked into. An e-mail had been sent to me to open. I clicked on the e-mail but it wanted me to subscrie to a site and I didn't. I changed my e-mail password, but I have a homegroup and password there as well as the main password to get into my computer. Do I need to change those?
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Connie, welcome to the forum.
The experts recommend that you change all of your passwords at least monthly. I don't know anyone who does this, but it certainly can save alot of grief. Therefore, change your passwords if you feel uncomfortable. The main password for the computer won't stop intrusions from emails, however.
I actually had my email account hijacked. This is a pain because whomever did it sent SPAM to everyone in my Contacts list every day. My Contacts wondered if I had lost my mind. Microsoft finally locked my account and had me jump through hoops to get it unlocked. The main thing that I had to do was change my password.
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HT6114 I need help hacking into my ipod i forgot the password and i cant factory reset it because the power button is broken?!

I need help hacking into my ipod i forgot the password and i cant factory reset it because the power button is broken?!

If your iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad is Broken
Apple does not fix iDevices. Instead, they exchange yours for a refurbished or new replacement depending upon the age of your device and refurbished inventories. On rare occasions when there are no longer refurbished units for your older model, they may replace it with the next newer model.
ATTN: Beginning July 2013 Apple Stores are now equipped to do screen repairs/replacements in-house on iPhone 5 and 5C. In some cases while you wait. According to Apple this is the beginning of equipping Apple Stores with the resources needed to do most repairs for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches that would not require major replacements. Later in the year the services may be extended as Apple Stores become equipped and staffed with the proper repair expertise. So, if you need a screen repaired or a broken screen replaced or have your stuck Home button fixed, call your local Apple Store to see if they are now doing these in-house.
You may take your device to an Apple retailer for help or you may call Customer Service and arrange to send your device to Apple:
Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers.
You will find respective repair costs in the appropriate link:
iPod Service Support and Costs
iPhone Service Support and Costs
iPad Service Support and Costs
There are third-party firms that do repairs on iDevices, and there are places where you can order parts to DIY if you feel up to the task:
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2. Buy and replace screen yourself: iFixit
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