[Year 12 SofDev] Something I threw together in response to the celebrity photo hack

[Esther Andrews]

There was a furore this week when nude celebrity photos were leaked. Some people have suggested iCloud is to blame. Using the links below, answer the following questions:

  1.  What is the problem?
  2.  Who leaked the photos?
  3.  What is the most likely original source of these photos?
  4.  How could the hacker have gained access to these photos? (list a few possibilities)
  5.  What steps could the celebrities have taken to prevent this from happening in the first place?
  6.  What does Apple do to ensure your files on iCloud are kept secure?
LINKS:
A news video: Celebrity nude photos accessed by phishing, source says<http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-celebrity-nude-photos-accessed-by-phishing-source-says-20140902-story.html>
Possible ways access was gained: Here’s What We Know So Far About The Celebrity Photo Hack<http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/01/heres-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-celebrity-photo-hack/>
Apple's response: Apple Denies Any Breach Of Its Systems In Celebrity Photo Leak<http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/02/apple-denies-any-breach-of-its-systems-in-celebrity-photo-hacking/> -
Some password hacking code - iCloud Data Breach: Hacking And Celebrity Photos<http://www.forbes.com/sites/davelewis/2014/09/02/icloud-data-breach-hacking-and-nude-celebrity-photos/>
Apple's iCloud: iCloud security and privacy overview<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4865>
Some of the fallout: Jennifer Lawrence, Victoria Justice, Others Victims Of More Alleged Leaks, Apple Denies Breach<http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/jennifer-lawrence-ariana-grande-picture-leak>



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