Millions of iPhone users urged to download new update to protect iCloud data

Tech experts warn that users ignoring the clever new iPhone feature could risk personal data falling into the wrong hands.

A new iPhone update could be the vital difference to helping Apple users keep their private images and texts safe.

The clever iPhone feature has only just been added to Apple as part of the iOS 16.3 update which began rolling out across the world this week.

The Advanced Data Protection feature helps protect users iCloud back ups.

Most iPhone users opt to back up their iCloud content automatically, in an effort to ensure their personal data is not lost.

However, tech experts in the past have warned this data could fall into the wrong hands if not protected.

The normal iCloud backup system is called the Standard Data Protection and works through using encryption.

This means your data is unreadable unless you have the exact correct ‘key’.

“The encryption keys from your trusted devices are secured in Apple data centres,” Apple explains on their website.

“So Apple can decrypt your data on your behalf whenever you need it, such as when you sign in on a new device, restore from a backup, or recover your data after you’ve forgotten your password.

“As long as you can successfully sign in with your Apple ID, you can access your backups, photos, documents, notes, and more.”

However, if someone gets hold of your encryption keys your data could be at risk.

This is where the new Advanced Data Protection comes in.

Once this feature is turned on no one can access your 23 different categories of data.

This makes it much harder for advanced hackers to access your iCloud.

Here is the full list of encrypted data types under Advanced Data Protection:

  • Cloud Backup (including device and Messages backup)
  • iCloud Drive
  • Photos
  • Notes
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Siri Shortcuts
  • Voice Memos
  • Wallet passes
  • Passwords and Keychain
  • Health data
  • Home data
  • Messages in iCloud
  • Payment information
  • Apple Card transactions
  • Maps
  • QuickType Keyboard learned vocabulary
  • Safari
  • Screen Time
  • Siri information
  • Wi-Fi passwords
  • W1 and H1 Bluetooth keys
  • Memoji

How to use

To use the feature you must ensure your iPhone has installed the most recent update by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

You will also need to ensure you have set up the Account Recovery by going to Settings > iCloud > Advanced Data Protection.

Then tap up Account Recovery to make sure your account is restorable.

Once you’ve got Account Recovery enabled, you can turn on Advanced Data Protection.

This should significantly improve your privacy, especially if you have a lot of personal data saved to iCloud.


 

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