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The German consumer protection portal Watchlist Internet warned of the spread of phishing messages attacking Apple iCloud users.
The portal explained that users Camel They’re currently receiving emails like: “Your iCloud storage is full. Get 50 GB for free.”
The portal warned against clicking on such messages. Because it was sent from Internet hackers Not from Apple.
Apple identity theft
Clicking on such messages leads users to fake sites that allow hackers to steal Apple ID access data to the iCloud cloud storage service, and also steal credit card data.
If they fall prey to hackers, users should immediately change their Apple ID password and inform the bank to stop the credit card.
What is cloud storage service?
In general, the German Consumer Protection Portal recommended that the user activate the two-factor authentication (2FA) feature to protect Apple’s identity, as it prevents hackers from logging into the user’s account.
iCloud is a cloud storage service launched by Apple on the Internet on October 12, 2011, and the service became available to 320 million users in July 2013.
iCloud provides a service for saving files of all kinds on giant servers located in China, and the user can access it from anywhere using his own account and using Apple ID. The name of the cloud service comes from its idea based on saving files on external servers and not only on the user’s device.
The saved files can be downloaded to devices running Mac OS XiOS In addition to Windows, the service allows sharing files with other users. It also enables the user to manage his files if his devices are lost or stolen. The service allows data to be shown on Apple TV via private, wireless and secure connections.
