But backups to iCloud are optional. Apple has to strike a balance. This is cliche as can be, but the trade off is security for convenience. Fact is, iOS is co

But backups to iCloud are optional. Apple has to strike a balance. This is cliche as can be, but the trade off is security for convenience. Fact is, iOS is consumed largely by people who want convenience. They don’t want to lose all of their data if they forget their passwords. But for those people who are ok with that type of unforgiving paradigm, then don’t use iCloud backups, and you’re all set.