The big controversy last week was the massive leak of private photos of several female celebrities, and most of them stemmed from their iCloud accounts. It is not entirely clear how the thefts were carried out, but it is thought that it was possible to squeeze into iCloud accounts via a “brute force” attack.
Apple have announced that iCloud was not hacked , but that security could be circumvented.
Now, Apple boss Tim Cook expressed its me in depth about the situation, and says (via Wall Street Journal) about how to make the iCloud safer.
According to Tim Cook, Apple will now warn iCloud users via email and other notifications when someone tries to change the password of the service, restore iCloud data or logging in from unknown devices.
Apple ‘ve already sent emails if unknown devices were discovered, or if someone tries to change the password, but not if iCloud data was restored.
The more comprehensive system of notifications should be in place within two weeks . The notifications will also involve direct access to change passwords or report to Apple’s security team.
Tim Cook also admits that Apple could have done more to warn its users that it is possible to be hacked, regardless of how safe system. Apple should focus more on the human factor, says Cook.
As of iOS 8, which is expected later this month, Apple will also put the spotlight on two-step authentication, and attempt to entice more users to use advantage of this method to verify and ensure their devices.
Lack of verification has been pointed out that one of the reasons why it could be so easy to steal private photos. A large percentage of users taking care not time to activate these security methods, which Apple itself is aware. Improved notifications can only warn users after a innbrudsforsøk may have taken place, while it is up to the user to try to secure themselves the best possible beforehand.
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