iCloud in the Media
63 mentions across press, blogs, and newsletters
May 2026
FileVault keys can’t be escrowed in iCloud anymore
If you’ve enabled FileVault before macOS 26 Tahoe and used the option to e
Last Week on My Mac: Syncing metadata in iCloud Drive
Soon after introducing iCloud and iCloud Drive, Apple changed the way most metadata was handled to ensure it was synced up to the cloud. Recently this has been reversed, and little metadata is now synced. Was this an accident or intentional? What is the workaround?
What gets synced in iCloud Drive?
A summary of iCloud Drive syncing of attributes, data, extended attributes, document versions (complex), Spotlight index content, and QuickLook previews.
Does iCloud Drive now lose almost all metadata?
What happens when you move a file with metadata attached in extended attributes to iCloud Drive? Which of those are preserved when you access that file from another Mac?
Here’s how Apple could make its Hide My Email feature even better for iCloud+ users
Introduced in iOS 15, Hi
UK lawsuit could see Apple customers receive share of £3 billion iCloud claim
Apple is continuing to face a major legal battle in the UK over its iCloud service, with consumer group Which? seeking up to £3 billion in damages on behalf of millions of Apple users. The case centers around claims that […] The post <a href="https://www.theapplepost.com/2026/05/09/7070
If you see this iCloud message on your iPhone, don’t click it—it’s a scam
Millions of iPhone users are being targeted by a dangerous iCloud phishing scam. A new wave of phishing scams is targeting iPhone users with alarming messages warning that their iCloud storage is full—and experts say users should proceed carefully.
Fake macOS Troubleshooting Sites Used to Steal iCloud Data in ClickFix Scam
Microsoft researchers warn of a new ClickFix campaign targeting macOS with fake guides on Medium and Craft to deploy AMOS and SHub Stealer via Terminal commands.
Apple Faces Broad UK iCloud Lawsuit After Tribunal Ruling
Apple lost its bid to narrow a UK iCloud lawsuit, keeping about 40 million
Apple can't avoid $4.1 billion iCloud suit in UK
Apple has failed to reduce the scope of a UK class-action lawsuit, and all iCloud users in the country will be owed $95 if the company loses.<img alt="iPad Settings screen showing Apple ID account for Wesley Hilliar
April 2026
iOS 26.4 adds convenient new iCloud feature, here’s how to enable it
iOS 26.4 launched last month with new features for <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/27/apple-music-in-ios-26-4-five-brand-new-featur
⌥ I Kind of Fixed My iCloud Photos Problem and All I Got Was Two Blog Posts and Probably Years Off My Life
An advantage of publishing my problems with wide circulation is that sometimes people will be very helpful in their comments and emails.1 Plenty of people kindly suggested alternatives and ways to correct the problems I was having and, after many days’ work, I think I am on better footing. But
I Regret the Blood Pact I Have Made With iCloud Photos
Nick Heer (Mac Power Users Talk): Apple’s next iCloud tier is a generous 6 TB, but it costs another $324 per year. I could buy a new 6 TB hard disk annually for that kind of money. […] A better solution is to recognize I do not need instant access to all 95,000 photos in […]
Apple Invites Levels Up: Seven Fresh Tools Turn iPhone Event Planning into a Slick Operation
Apple Invites app version 1.8 packs seven upgrades for iPhone hosts, including iMessage sharing and editable guest lists. iCloud+ powers custom invites with Photos, Music, and timez
Apple Crime Log: The $320 Million iCloud Slip-Up
Federal police in Brazil dismantled a $320M money laundering ring after gaining access to an accountant’s unencrypted iCloud Backup.<a href="https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-cr
iCloud Backup Betrays Brazilian Crime Lords: How a Routine Sync Exposed a $320 Million Laundering Empire
A Brazilian accountant's iCloud backup unraveled a $320 million money-laundering ring, leading to arrests of musicians MC Ryan SP and MC Poze do Rodo plus influencers. Police mapped
$320M money laundering scheme uncovered using iCloud backup
Brazil's federal police have uncovered a large-scale money laundering group involving influencers and musicians, all thanks to an iCloud backup.<img alt="Close-up of a modern smartphone on gray fabric, showing color
An iCloud backup helped uncover a $320M crime ring in Brazil
Data pulled from an iCloud backup played a key role in uncovering a $320M money laundering scheme in Brazil, leading to the arrests of sev
'Every Apple user needs to know about this nasty scam': Fake warnings tell users their iCloud data will be deleted — but don't fall for this devious phishing trick
Fraudulent iCloud emails use urgency and imitation tactics to trick users into revealing sensitive information through malicious links and deceptive interfaces.
How to restore deleted or missing contacts on your iPhone
Losing a contact stored on your iPhone can be a panic-inducing experience, but a quick trip to iCloud will restore your lost contacts. We show you how to do it.
The iCloud Heist: How a Hack-for-Hire Ring Used Pixel-Perfect Apple Fakes to Raid Cloud Backups
A hack-for-hire operation used pixel-perfect fake Apple login pages to steal iCloud credentials and download full device backups containing messages, photos, and financial data from
iCloud backups targeted in hack-for-hire operation using fake Apple pages
A new investigation shows that hackers are still relying on old tricks to break in
iPhone users warned to delete suspicious emails linked to iCloud storage scam
Consumer organizations are warning the world's 1.8 billion iPhone users about a sinister email scam designed to pilfer personal info and loot banking details.
New phishing scam targets Apple users with fake warnings that their iCloud data will be deleted
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If You See This Apple Message, Delete It—Your iCloud Account Is Under Attack
Apple users warned all photos and other content will be deleted — here's what to do.
If You See This Apple Message, Delete It—Your iCloud Account Is Under Attack
Apple users warned all photos and other content will be deleted — here's what to do.
‘Your photos will be deleted’: Apple users warned over ‘nasty’ iCloud storage scam
Fraudsters send emails claiming storage is full or nearly full, then trick people into clicking on links that can expose bank and personal detailsFor a while you’ve been getting messages from Apple saying “your iCloud storage is full”. They say you have exceeded your storage plan, so docum
Ditch Your iCloud+ Subscription For These 3 Alternatives Users Swear By
While Apple's default cloud storage option, iCloud, integrates well across the ecosystem, it has its drawbacks. Here are some alternatives worth checking out.
New iPhone Update Fixes Annoying iCloud Bug
Apple has pushed out a new iOS update to users to address a critical iCloud bug that was preventing the sync function from working as intended.
Apple Pushes iOS 26.4.1 to Fix Annoying iCloud Sync Bug
Apple has released iOS 26.4.1 to fix a major CloudKit regression that broke syncing for the Passwords app, Journal, and third-party apps like Ulysses.<a href="https://www.idropnew
Apple Crime Log: Miami Vice, iCloud Phishing, and Break Me Off a Piece of That (Stolen) KitKat Bar
This week's Apple Crime Log covers a $2M iPhone 17 Pro Max heist in Florida, a pro-athlete phishing indictment, and a strange 12-ton KitKat theft.<a href="https://www.idropnews.com/
iOS 26.4.1 fixes iPhone bug that stopped iCloud data from syncing, including Apple Passwords
iOS 26.4.1 is available today. While the official
Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups
Security researchers exposed a spying campaign by a hack-for-hire group that used Android spyware and phishing to steal iCloud credentials and hack victims’ devices.
Understanding and testing iCloud
It now consists of many discrete services. How to test CloudKit's shared databases, iCloud Drive's cloud storage, and whether your Mac can install from iCloud.
iCloud email goes down for some users in an Easter Sunday outage
Apple users are encountering issues accessing iCloud, in what is a rare Sunday outage for the company's email, cloud storage, and associated services.<img alt="Green circle, yellow rotated square, and red triangle a
March 2026
Apple’s Quiet iCloud Overhaul in iOS 26.4 Signals a Bigger Strategy for Device-Level Intelligence
Apple's iOS 26.4 introduces granular iCloud sync controls for system-level settings, a quiet but strategically significant move that deepens cloud integration, reinforces services r
iOS 26.4 adds convenient new iCloud feature, here’s how to enable it
iOS 26.4 launched last week with new features for <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/27/apple-music-in-ios-26-4-five-brand-new-feature
Apple revealed ‘Hide My Email’ user identity in FBI investigation
Apple has provided US law enforcement with the real identity behind an anonymized iCloud email address generated using its “Hide My Email” feature, according to newly unsealed court documents. The disclosure was revealed through a federal affidavit first reported by 404 Media, based on court reco
⌥ I Regret the Blood Pact I Have Made With iCloud Photos
Sometimes, I do not recognize a trap until I am already in it. Photos in iCloud is one such situation. When Apple launched iCloud Photo Library in 2014, I was all-in. Not only is it where I store the photos I take on my iPhone, it is where I keep the ones from my digital […]
iCloud user learns ‘Hide My Email’ privacy does not apply to serious threats
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We’ve unified Apple’s strongest business offerings into one simple, secure platform': Apple Business will now offer MDM, upgraded iCloud storage and more — plus the option to put ads in Maps
Apple is replacing former Business Connect, Essentials and Manager tools into one single (free) Apple Business experience.
Apple introduces age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK
Apple has introduced more than just new features, like an AI playlist generator, with iOS 26.4 in the UK. The company now <a class="link" href="https://
The Apple Post app updated with iCloud bookmark sync, inline photos and videos, and more
The Apple Post app has received a new update today, bringing several improvements including iCloud sync for bookmarks, inline photos and videos in articles, and a number of under-the-hood enhancements. With the update, users can now sync their saved bookmarks […] The post <a href="https
Republican Lawmakers Demand Answers on UK’s iCloud Encryption Backdoor Order
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February 2026
The Battle for Your iCloud Data: US Lawmakers Confront the UK
As the UK pressures Apple to weaken iCloud encryption, US lawmakers are intervening to protect user privacy and uphold the US-UK CLOUD Act.<a href="https://www.idropnews.com/
U.S. lawmakers request briefing on the UK's iCloud encryption backdoor plans
The UK government's continued attempts to gain access to iCloud users' private data have prompted U.S. lawmakers to request a briefing about the issue.<img alt="Close-up of a blue iPhone 17 Pro Max back, showing thr
Apple’s iCloud Drive Has a Sync Problem — and Dropbox Solved It Years Ago
Apple's iCloud Drive lacks the sync transparency and conflict resolution tools that Dropbox perfected years ago. Power users and professionals are calling on Apple to add per-file s
West Virginia Sues Apple, Alleging iCloud is a ‘Safe Haven’ for CSAM
West Virginia’s Attorney General is suing Apple, claiming its end-to-end encryption on iCloud allows child abuse material to flourish.<a href="https://www.idropnews.com/news/west-v
Feature Request: iCloud really needs to copy Dropbox ‘sync next’
Despite having a 2TB iCloud account, I also have an identically sized Dropbox one, and the latter is my primary
Apple Faces Federal Lawsuit Alleging It Knowingly Stored Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud Servers
Apple faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the company knowingly stored child sexual abuse material on iCloud servers after developing and then abandoning its NeuralHash detection tool, raising questions about corporate liability, privacy, and child safety obligations.
Apple hit with iCloud lawsuit over child safety breaches
A West Virginia attorney general filed a lawsuit against Apple which alleged the iPhone-maker knowingly allowed its iCloud platform to be used to distribute and store child sexual abuse material for years. The post <a href="https://www.mobileworldlive.com/apple/apple-hit-with-icloud-lawsui
West Virginia sues Apple, saying iCloud distributed 'child porn'
West Virginia's attorney general sued Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of allowing its iCloud service to become what the company's own internal communications called the "greatest platform for distributing child porn."
Apple Sued Over Allegations of CSAM on iCloud
West Virginia's attorney general alleges that iCloud's end-to-end encryption is being used to store and distribute child sexual abuse material.
The legal fight that could force Apple to rethink iCloud design
West Virginia’s attorney general alleges Apple failed to prevent child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared through iOS and iCloud. West Virginia’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against Apple on Thursday accusing the iPhone maker of knowingly allowing its software to be u
West Virginia Sues Apple Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Content on iCloud
The state wants to force Apple to implement a system to track child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on iCloud, years after the company abandoned a controversial system to do just that.
Apple Faces WV Lawsuit Over iCloud Child Safety vs Privacy
West Virginia sues Apple for abandoning CSAM detection, calling iCloud a haven for abuse material
West Virginia accuses Apple of allowing iCloud to become ‘greatest platform for distributing child porn’
"This conduct is despicable, and Apple's inaction is inexcusable," West Virginia's attroney general said.
West Virginia sues Apple for allegedly letting child abuse spread in iCloud
West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of allowing the distribution and storage of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud. In a lawsuit filed on Thursday, West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey claims that by abandoning a CSAM detection system in favor of end
Apple allowed child sexual abuse materials on iCloud for years, West Viriginia Attorney General claims
The West Virginia attorney general’s office sued Apple on Thursday, claiming the tech giant allowed child sexual abuse materials to be stored and distributed on its iCloud service. The lawsuit claims that Apple prioritized user privacy over child safety for years. The company has tight control over
West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud child porn hosting
West Virginia's attorney general believes iCloud is the greatest platform ever made to distribute child porn, and is the first government to sue Apple after a previous class action failed.<img alt="Blue cloud icon w
Apple sued for alleged failure to stop child sexual abuse material on iCloud
West Virginia's attorney general has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Apple , alleging that it has failed to prevent child sexual abuse materials from being stored and shared via iOS devices and iCloud services. John "JB" McCuskey, a Republican, accused Apple of prioritizing privacy bran
Find My outage & iCloud issues hit users once again
Apple has acknowledged that users may be encountering issues with iCloud services, Photos sync, or an outright outage with Find My on Tuesday afternoon.<img alt="The green circle, yellow diamond, and red triangle
Apple experiencing outages with iCloud, Photos, Find My, more
Apple’s system status page has confirmed ongoing issues with a variety of web services,
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