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This Is The One iCloud Setting You Have To Stop Using Immediately
If you’re using iCloud to safely store files and other data, you’re already one step ahead of the game when it comes to protecting yourself online. But even iCloud storage isn’t 100 percent safe and secure, and it helps to be aware of settings that can put you more at risk for hacking attempts. “In today’s digital age, personal data is one of the most valuable assets we have,” said Tech Expert Kosha Shah, digital strategist at Technostacks Infotech Pvt. Ltd. “From credit card information to private messages, our devices hold a wealth of information about us that, if accessed by the wrong person, can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and a host of other issues.. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of the various settings on our devices that can leave our data vulnerable to attack.”
One of the most commonly used features on Apple devices is iCloud Backup, according to Shah. “This feature automatically backs up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud, including all of your personal data such as photos, contacts, and messages. It’s a convenient way to make sure your data is safe, but it can also be a security risk.” Here’s what you need to know about this setting and why it’s a good idea to turn it off.
What is the iCloud setting in question?
The iCloud Backup feature is the setting that automatically backs up your device to iCloud, Shah said. “This includes all of your personal data such as photos, contacts, and messages. It’s a great way to make sure your data is safe, but it can also be a security risk.”
Why is it a security risk?
“The problem with iCloud Backup is that if an attacker gains access to your iCloud account, they can easily access and download all of this sensitive information,” Shah said. “They can also use this information to gain access to your other accounts, such as your bank account or social media profiles. This is because many people use the same login information for multiple accounts, making it easy for an attacker to gain access to multiple systems.”
Another issue with iCloud Backup is that it stores your data in the cloud, which means it’s accessible from anywhere with an…
Apple plans new encryption system to ward off hackers and protect iCloud data
Constellation Research founder R ‘Ray’ Wang discusses Apple’s privacy push and Big Tech’s stock performances amid crises abroad.
Apple Inc. is planning to significantly expand its data-encryption practices, a step that is likely to create tensions with law enforcement and governments around the world as the company continues to build new privacy protections for millions of iPhone users.
The expanded end-to-end encryption system, an optional feature called Advanced Data Protection, would keep most of the iCloud’s data secure, even in the event that Apple is hacked. It would also prevent Apple from being able to provide data from iCloud phone backups in response to law-enforcement requests.
While Apple has drawn attention in the past for being unable to help agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation access data on its encrypted iPhones, it has been able to provide much of the data stored in iCloud backups upon a valid legal request. Last year, it responded to thousands of such requests in the U.S., according to the company.
People wearing face masks walk their dogs past an Apple store on a shopping street, after the lockdown placed to curb the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak was lifted in Shanghai, China June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song (REUTERS/Aly Song / Reuters Photos)
With these new security enhancements, Apple would no longer have the technical ability to comply with certain law-enforcement requests such as for iCloud backups—which could include iMessage chat logs and attachments and have been used in many investigations.
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The company said the security enhancements, which were announced Wednesday, are designed to protect Apple customers from the most sophisticated attackers.
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“As customers have put more and more of their personal information of their lives into their devices, these have become more and more the subject of attacks by advanced actors,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, in an interview. Some of these actors are going to great lengths to get their hands…