reports that many users have complained of a phishing attack that makes Apple devices display an annoying number of system-level prompts. The attack makes the devices unusable until"Allow" or"Don't Allow" is selected for each prompt.
If that doesn't work, the attackers will call the victim you from what looks like Apple's number, because they have spoofed it. They will then tell them that their account is under attack and Apple requires them to"verify" a one-time code., said he got multiple requests for approving a password change on his watch, phone, and laptop. After he denied them all, the attackers called him from 1-800-275-2273 - Apple Support's number.
"I said I would call them back and hung up. When I called back to the real Apple, they couldn’t say whether anyone had been in a support call with me just then. They just said Apple states very clearly that it will never initiate outbound calls to customers — unless the customer requests to be contacted." - Chris
This optional security feature is intended to improve the security of Apple ID accounts. When it's enabled, the standard account recovery process is disabled. If you ever lose the key though, you'll be permanently locked out of all of your devices.