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Answer: "Hack" was due to weak passwords and no 2-factor, not because of any weakness in Apple's systems.
by induscreep 12y ago
Answer: "Hack" was due to weak passwords and no 2-factor, not because of any weakness in Apple's systems.
- 64mb 12y agoAh, thanks for clearing that up.
- mbesto 12y ago> Apple's systems Systems aren't just technical (software), they involve human beings, feedback loops, interactions, etc. Apple's security systems are in fact weak, just not weaker than the norm. Actually I think the Apple press release was poorly worded. This in particular: >None of the cases we have investigated has resulted from any breach in any of Apple’s systems There was indeed a breach in Apple's system, there just wasn't a system wide breach that compromised all accounts, just a select few.
- personZ 12y agoIt seems significantly more likely that the "hack" was in the account recovery system which allows -- via a couple of often easily discovered personal details -- a complete, immediate account takeover.