With all the improvements, iOS 8.2 and iOS 8.3 BETA should be nothing less than overwhelming for all Apple fans out there. However, it is easy to lose sight of the basics when it comes to security. Even with all the emojis at your disposal and all the new powerful features - from Wireless CarPlay to Apple Pay - keeping your iCloud Account should be grounded to tried-and-tested methods towards better security, first and foremost.
We'd rather not delve into sophisticated methods to secure your iCloud account. Rather, we choose to start with the most basic and yet unfortunately, one of the most overlooked security measures: passwords.
Plugging the iDict Nightmare
Not too long ago, a hacking tool published on GitHub dubbed iDict showed its iCloud-breaking prowess and started spreading fear all over Apple-landia, to the delight of many hack-tivists. And sadly, many at the losing end felt the code's wrath.
Posted by user Pr0x13, the iDict code had a rather compelling promise: ease of use. Further, it takes advantage of a very simple mechanism used to protect iCloud accounts.
Though the poster himself, claimed to have not taken advantage of the iDict code, Twitter and Reddit users soon went abuzz of the code's iCloud-breaking success.
Of course, by early January of this year, Apple was quick to plug the hole of the brute-force iCloud cracker.
It left a lot of Apple fans a good reason for a sigh of relief - not to mention an important lesson in iCloud account safety.
Proven Methods
In hindsight, iDict's brute-force attacks only serve to emphasize the need for a stronger password.
This may never be underscored enough as many users who perhaps in their excitement upon getting their first iPhone or for that matter their first iOS device, forget to employ stronger passwords.
Stronger passwords can reduce the chances that your iCloud account will be hacked whether you're enjoying the iOS 8.2 or the recent iOS 8.3 BETA updates.
The trick is to blend not only numbers but also special characters and symbols for best results.
Outstanding Results
Further, you should employ two-step validation to keep your iCloud account safe and your security more effective as revealed by UnlockBoot.
To do this, just follow these quick and easy steps:
Go to Your Apple ID.
Click Manage your Apple ID and sign in.
Click Password and Security.
In the Two-Step Verification section, click Get Started and follow the instructions.
While the Cupertino-based tech giant is constantly upgrading its iOS security, two-step validation should keep those unwanted break-ins by relentless hackers away - both for users who upgraded to the iOS 8.2 and iOS 8.3 BETA recent updates.
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