Spyware maker mSpy exposes iCloud info as part of massive data breach

The private data of millions of people — including iCloud usernames and authentication tokens — was recently exposed on an mSpy Web database which, until it was taken down, didn't require authentication.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 42

Hacker involved in 'Celebgate' iCloud intrusion sentenced to prison

Another hacker has been sentenced to prison for their part in a phishing scheme that yielded access to the private iCloud accounts of Hollywood celebrities, an incident referred to as "Celebgate."

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 22

Apple & US carriers partner on 200GB iCloud promo ahead of new iPhones

Apple and the four major U.S. carriers are offering two free months of iCloud's 200-gigabyte tier to some people looking to upgrade their iPhone this fall.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 33

Apple axes Back to My Mac in macOS Mojave

Back to My Mac will be no more once macOS Mojave is released this fall. Apple on Tuesday made the discontinuation official by notifying customers of the removal, and sharing a support document outlining the changes.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 51

New photos show depths of Apple's expanding Mesa, Ariz. data center

Photos shot this week show the seldom-seen interior of Apple's two-year-old data center in Mesa, Ariz., instrumental to services like iCloud, Siri, and iMessage.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 19

Apple job listing points to 'new products and initiatives' for iCloud

Apple is once again at work on serious improvements to iCloud, a recent job listing may suggest.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

Improving on Apple: alternatives to iCloud's 5GB of free space

Maybe one day Apple will give us more than 5GB space without charging heavily but it's not exactly in a hurry to do so. So in the meantime, here are some AppleInsider-approved alternatives for getting more online storage and (maybe) paying less for it.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 38

Chinese iCloud data moved to servers operated by state-owned telco

Apple's Chinese iCloud partner has struck a deal with China Telecom to migrate all in-country customer data to the state-owned firm's Tianyi Cloud service, a move that seemingly flies in the face of Apple assurances against government snooping.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 30

Apple paid fine for hazardous material handling at North Carolina data center

Apple last year was cited, and ultimately paid a $40,000 fine, over the handling of potentially hazardous materials at its Maiden, North Carolina, data center, according to a new report detailing the company's dealings in the state.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 42

Here is all of the data Apple has about you

AppleInsider used Apple's request data form to find out what they've got on one of our staffers, and it's probably worth you doing the same, when you can.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 14

Apple promotes free month of upgraded iCloud storage to non-paying users

In a move designed to drive iCloud storage subscription upgrades, Apple is now promoting free month-long trials of 50GB, 200GB and 2TB plans to customers currently on the gratis 5GB tier.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 30

How to request your personal data using Apple's Data & Privacy portal

Apple has just launched its Data and Privacy portal, enabling users to download a copy of their personal data held on Apple's servers. AppleInsider walks you through the process of requesting the data archive through the new online tool.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 10

Apple's new Data & Privacy portal lets European users download stored personal data

Apple has made it easier for its customers to download all of their personal data stored on the company's servers, with a new Data and Privacy portal offering users also offering ways to correct personal information collected by Apple, and to deactivate or delete their account completely.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 11

$1 billion Apple data center project in Athenry, Ireland cancelled

Apple has withdrawn its contentious proposal to build a data center in Athenry, Ireland after years of legal challenges.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 48

Amazon touts 100M Prime users as Apple quietly passes a quarter-billion paid subscriptions

Apple now has a customer base of more than 250 million paid subscriptions across its Services offerings of Apple Music, iCloud and App Store continuing payments. Viewed against Amazon's recent announcement of 100 million Prime members, that figure is substantial. But Apple is also adding around 30 million new subscriptions every quarter.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 30

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