Spark developer says some users locked out of Apple IDs, blames own servers

A number of users of the popular email app Spark reported being locked out of their Apple IDs overnight, something developer Readdle later linked to server upgrades it was making.

There was "no breach or data leak," the company stated early on Friday via Twitter. Instead, server upgrades intended to prepare for the upcoming Spark for Mac are thought to have potentially triggered iCloud's security algorithms, although Readdle noted that it was "working with Apple to learn more details."

Not all Spark users have been affected, but some people may still be locked out. Others have allegedly had success using a recovery or password reset.

While Apple's online platforms are often considered fairly secure, the company has had some high-profile breaches. Perhaps the most famous was the "Celebgate" incident in 2014, in which phishing schemes were used to break into the iCloud accounts of numerous celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lawrence. Recently, a second hacker plead guilty to charges.

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davidw 2112 comments · 17 Years

About 8 years ago

An iCloud account holder, who has his/her account hacked into because he/she fell for a Phishing scam is not a breach in security on Apple part. No matter how high-profile it was.

jahblade 160 comments · 13 Years

I was affected. Had to reset my password.

adhir 50 comments · 11 Years

davidw said:

An iCloud account holder, who has his/her account hacked into because he/she fell for a Phishing scam is not a breach in security on Apple part. No matter how high-profile it was.

This.

teaearlegreyhot 1012 comments · 11 Years

davidw said:

An iCloud account holder, who has his/her account hacked into because he/she fell for a Phishing scam is not a breach in security on Apple part. No matter how high-profile it was.

A Toyota driver, who has had a head-on collision because she was chasing pokemon while behind the wheel, is not a breach in safety on Toyota's part. But Toyota still provides (and recalls defective) air-bags to protect her. No matter how distracted the driver may be.

"While Toyota's automobiles are often considered fairly safe, the company has had some high-profile breaches. Perhaps the most famous are the airbag incidents of recent years, in which numerous individuals have been injured."

mistergsf 243 comments · 19 Years

I have 4 iCloud accounts -- 2 personal, 2 work. They were all locked out and I had to reset my passwords. I was so concerned about it I called Apple Support ready to blame them. My accounts had 2-step verification turned on so I felt secure enough. At least I have some explanation of what happened yesterday. It took over an hour to get everything right again on all of my Macs and iOS devices; a big pain in the ass.