Fake iCloud deletion notices lure Apple users into phishing traps

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Phishing emails impersonating Apple warn that iCloud storage is full and threaten immediate deletion unless users upgrade, guiding victims to malicious links designed to steal bank details. Which? warned of the scam, which resembles legitimate messages and uses dubious sender addresses and grammar. Do not click any links—verify storage via Settings, report suspected phishing, and contact your bank if details were shared.
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