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Sounds like clear text with extra steps. Given that iCloud data is stored on third-party services, using crypto is a necessary implementation step, but from the
by dividuum 6y ago
Sounds like clear text with extra steps. Given that iCloud data is stored on third-party services, using crypto is a necessary implementation step, but from the user's point of view it seems mostly irrelevant and isn't really different from storing it in clear-text at Apples servers directly. It's disappointing.
- threeseed 6y agoSecurity is not an area where you want to be sloppy with your choice of words. It is not clear text. It is encrypted and Apple has the key. The reason the distinction is important is that if it were clear text NSA/FBI etc could gain physical access to the servers and read the backups without Apple's knowledge or approval.
- JetSpiegel 6y ago> It is encrypted and Apple has the key. > The reason the distinction is important is that if it were clear text NSA/FBI etc could gain physical access to the servers and read the backups without Apple's knowledge or approval. Where does Apple store the keys? On the very same machines? It's like having a bulletproof lock, and storing the key under the potted plant.