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technology18 days ago•11 min saved

Which? Faces UK £3B Fight Over Apple iCloud Lock-In

Which? is pursuing a £3 billion damages claim against Apple in a UK tribunal, alleging iCloud lock-in harms both paying and non-paying users and that Apple favors its own cloud storage. The tribunal denied Apple's bid to exclude non-paying users, and the case will go to trial to determine whether Apple abused its position on iOS. Eligible consumers include those who used iCloud services since November 8, 2018, with Which? estimating an average payout of about £70 per consumer; it also proposes settling by refunds and allowing iOS to support third-party cloud providers.

via MacRumors|

#apple #cloud-storage #icloud

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Fake iCloud deletion notices lure Apple users into phishing traps

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.

via The Guardian|

#consumer-protection #cybersecurity #icloud

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

iOS 26.4.1 Fixes iCloud Sync and Auto-Enables Stolen Device Protection

Apple's iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone 11 and newer patches an iCloud syncing bug introduced in 26.4 and auto-enables Stolen Device Protection for devices upgrading from 26.4 (often workplace-managed). The feature strengthens security by requiring biometric authentication for sensitive actions, adds a one-hour delay for certain tasks, and has no passcode fallback, with no delay in familiar locations like home or work.

via MacRumors|

#apple #icloud #ios-2641

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

NFLPA Warns Agents of Fraud Scheme Targeting Players via Apple Phishing and Coerced Sex Acts

The NFL Players Association alerted certified agents that NFL and NBA players may have been targeted by a fraud and sex-trafficking scheme in which a man posing as an adult-film star phished players’ Apple iCloud accounts, stole credit-card information, and coerced a female victim into sex acts with athletes; the suspect, Kwamaine Jerell Ford, has been indicted on multiple counts, with prosecutors saying the operation began in 2020 while he was in federal custody. The NFLPA says all agents have a link to assess whether players were targeted and urges players to contact their agent or the NFLPA if they suspect victimization and to report to the FBI.

via NBC Sports|

#fraud #icloud #nflpa

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

West Virginia Sues Apple Over iCloud Handling of Child Exploitation Material

West Virginia filed a 52-page lawsuit accusing Apple of knowingly enabling iCloud to store and share child sexual abuse material by declining to deploy detection tools, arguing the company hides behind privacy while failing to protect children and must cooperate with law enforcement.

via The New York Times|

#apple #child-sexual-abuse-material #consumer-protection

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Tips to Prevent Cloud Account Lockouts

The article warns about the risks of being locked out of cloud storage accounts like Google, Dropbox, iCloud, and OneDrive, highlighting the importance of security measures to prevent losing access to valuable data, as illustrated by a Reddit story of a user losing 30 years of photos and work.

via WIRED|

#account-lockout #cloud-security #dropbox

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Security Tip: Detect Email Leaks with an Old School Alias Trick

The article explains the plus addressing feature in Gmail and Outlook, which allows users to add aliases to their email addresses for tracking and privacy purposes, helping identify who might be leaking or selling their email addresses. It also covers iCloud Mail's similar features and discusses their usefulness in managing email privacy and security.

via 9to5Mac|

#email-security #gmail #icloud

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Showcases Top Benefits for iCloud Storage Subscribers

Apple highlights five benefits for iPhone users who subscribe to iCloud storage, emphasizing the advantages of their cloud service for users,

via MacRumors|

#apple #icloud #iphone

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Surge in Crypto Scam Spam on Apple Calendar

Apple Calendar spam, mainly involving cryptocurrency scams, is increasing again, bypassing email filters and causing inconvenience for users. Despite previous efforts and Apple’s measures, spammers continue to send malicious calendar invitations, with some users receiving multiple in recent days. Apple has provided some solutions, but they are not comprehensive, and the problem persists.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-calendar-spam #calendar-invitations #crypto-scams

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Secures Victory in U.K. Encryption Dispute Amid U.S. Pressure

Apple has won a legal case in the U.K. concerning privacy, specifically related to iCloud encryption, affirming its approach to user data security.

via TipRanks|

#apple #encryption #icloud

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

watchOS 26 Introduces Notes App, Gesture Controls, and Major Face Changes

watchOS 26 introduces the Notes app to Apple Watch, allowing users to view, create, and manage notes directly on their wrist, with syncing across devices via iCloud. The update is part of a broader software overhaul announced at WWDC 2025, featuring a new Liquid Glass design language across Apple's platforms.

via MacRumors|

#apple-watch #icloud #notes-app

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Apple Increases iCloud+ Prices Globally

Apple has increased iCloud+ storage plan prices in Brazil, Chile, and Peru, with additional countries affected throughout 2024, while the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. have not seen price changes.

via MacRumors|

#apple #brazil #chile

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Apple Sued for Dropping iCloud CSAM Detection Amid FBI Warning

Apple is facing a $1.2 billion lawsuit for discontinuing its child sexual abuse material (CSAM) detection feature on iCloud, filed by a woman who claims the decision allowed her abuse images to be widely shared. The lawsuit seeks changes to Apple's practices and compensation for victims. Apple, which has reported fewer instances of abusive material compared to competitors, cites privacy concerns for its decision. The case highlights ongoing tensions between user privacy and child safety in tech companies' policies.

via Benzinga|

#apple #child-safety #icloud

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Apple Faces Lawsuit for Dropping iCloud CSAM Detection

Apple is facing a lawsuit for not implementing a system to scan iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), a decision criticized for potentially allowing the spread of such content. The lawsuit, filed by a woman under a pseudonym, claims Apple failed to protect victims by not deploying a previously announced detection system. Apple had initially planned to use digital signatures to identify CSAM but abandoned the idea due to privacy concerns. The case could involve up to 2,680 victims seeking compensation.

via TechCrunch|

#apple #csam #icloud

technology1 year ago•0 min saved

Apple Faces $1.2B Lawsuit for Dropping iCloud CSAM Detection

Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit in California for not implementing its planned 'NeuralHash' technology to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud. The lawsuit claims that Apple's failure to use such detection measures, like Microsoft's PhotoDNA, has harmed 2,680 victims, potentially leading to damages exceeding $1.2 billion.

via The Verge|

#apple #csam #icloud