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The new iMessages in the Cloud claims to be 'end to end encrypted', which is true, but omit the fact that a copy of the key is stored with Apple in your iCloud
by dannyw 8y ago
The new iMessages in the Cloud claims to be 'end to end encrypted', which is true, but omit the fact that a copy of the key is stored with Apple in your iCloud backup...
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
"Messages in iCloud also uses end-to-end encryption. If you have iCloud Backup turned on, a copy of the key protecting your Messages is included in your backup"
Given that almost everyone has iCloud backup enabled, messages are certainly retrievable with a simple court order.
- eridius 8y agoGood to be aware of, but¹ Messages in iCloud is off by default². ¹At least for existing users. ²And almost certainly requires opt-in for new users as well.
- saagarjha 8y agoMessages in iCloud is end-to-end encrypted. It's iCloud Backup that has issues.
- ex3ndr 8y agoBackups are encrypted.
- saagarjha 8y agoI believe the argument was that they're encrypted with keys that Apple has access to.