2023-12-09 10:20:32
Apple’s Cyberthreat Report Reveals Alarming Increase in Data Breaches
A recent independent cyberthreat report released by Apple and led by Dr. Stuart Madnick, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has uncovered concerning findings. According to the report, the number of data breaches has more than tripled between 2013 and 2022, resulting in a staggering 2.6 billion personal data leaked in just the past two years.
In response to these alarming statistics, Apple is urging its users to prioritize their online security by turning on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. This security feature, launched by Apple in 2022, offers end-to-end encryption for 23 categories of personal data, including iCloud Keychain passwords, Health data, iCloud backups, notes, and photos. Once activated, this encryption can only be decrypted on trusted devices, ensuring that the majority of iCloud data remains protected even in the event of a cloud data breach.
The release of this report underscores the critical need for users to take proactive measures to safeguard their personal data in an increasingly vulnerable online environment. For more information on the report, visit Apple’s official newsroom at https://www.apple.com/th/newsroom/2023/12/report-2-point-6-billion-records-compromised-by-data-breaches-in-past-two-years/.
In light of these developments, it is essential for individuals to stay informed about online security best practices and to utilize the available tools and resources to protect their digital information.
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