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[[wikipedia:ICloud|'''iCloud''']] is a | {{ProductCargo | ||
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[[wikipedia:ICloud|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network. | |||
== Incidents == | ==Incidents== | ||
=== | ===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks=== | ||
In August 2014, iCloud | In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>[[wikipedia:2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak|2014 celebrity nude photo leak]]</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250831150803/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack Archived])</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251230054034/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 Archived])</ref> | ||
=== Hosting | ===Data Hosting in China=== | ||
In 2018, Apple | In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260209094941/https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html Archived])</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260209094941/https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html Archived])</ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251128142647/https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 Archived])</ref> | ||
=== | ===End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom=== | ||
In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection for | In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251229142653/https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ Archived])</ref> | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Apple]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:27, 23 February 2026
ICloud
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iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by Apple. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.
Incidents
[edit | edit source]2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks
[edit | edit source]In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.[1] Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.[2] However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.[3]
Data Hosting in China
[edit | edit source]In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.[4] The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.[5] Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.[6]
End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom
[edit | edit source]In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.[7]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 2014 celebrity nude photo leak
- ↑ https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack (Archived)
- ↑ https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 (Archived)
- ↑ https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html (Archived)
- ↑ https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html (Archived)
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 (Archived)
- ↑ https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ (Archived)