The leaking of hundreds of private photographs of Hollywood celebrities cast new doubt on the security of photo storage. Many people turned off the iCloud back or deleted photos on iCloud, then which is the safest way to backup photos and how do you protect your private photos from being leaked then? We thought some simple and effective methods.
If you want to keep something private, keep it offline
Most of the data we share online leave us all exposed in some way, even if the vulnerability is incremental. And, let's face it; even if it were possible for people to stay off the Internet and still function in society, we generally can't keep others from sharing our personal information online.
Alternatively, purchase a flash drive or external hard drive (phwoar) for proper safekeeping of material.
Warning: don't leave your phone unattended or plugged into unfamiliar computers. All it takes is a few minutes to Bluetooth or copy the private material to another device, and no-one's the wiser.
Turn on two-factor authentication on iCloud to protect your private Photo
Insist on using iCloud storage services? Then you'll want to use two-step authentication.
One increasingly common security step you can take is two-factor authentication, a feature that Apple already offers for its iCloud service. This login verification is like double-locking your door at night to decrease the chances of an intruder breaking in, but it takes an extra step or two to get into your account.
Each time you want to log into your iCloud account anew, Apple will send a code to your phone or other Apple device. The code changes after each login attempt, so hackers would have to be in physical possession of your iPhone to know the code.
To set this up, visit My AppleID. Click "Manage your Apple ID" > "Password and Security" > "Two-Step Verification" to begin the process. (ways to strengthen icloud safety)
Encrypting data to protect your private photos
Another option is to either encrypt your data beforehand or make sure that the service itself offers a high level of encryption.
There are quite a few tools for encrypting your data beforehand, with Boxcryptor being one of the more popular utilities. The application, which also has mobile apps, boasts integration with Dropbox, OneDrive, SugarSync, Google Drive and other services.
The utility essentially creates a drive on your device, with any files placed on that drive being encrypted before synchronisation takes place.
None of these secure services matter if your passwords are weak though, so be sure to use a strong password with symbols and numbers. And don't use the same password for multiple services.
Also, it helps to use security questions that can't easily be guessed or found online.
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