Apple acknowledged the incident described by at least dozens since Monday users mainly from Australia, who found locked iPhones, iPads and Macs and a message from “Oleg Pliss” to deposit ransom through PayPal για να μπορέσουν να χρησιμοποιήσουν ξανά smartphone, tablet και υπολογιστές.
The lock is considered to have been made with unauthorized access to iCloud and the lockout service after devices have been reported as 'lost'. iCloud wasn't hacked, they knew your Apple ID, Apple says.
The discussion at discussions.apple.com it has expanded to 22 pages on the second day from 13 on the first and now there are posts from users in the United States as well, although they are counted on the fingers. In its brief announcement, Apple states that iCloud was not breached. It urges users - without mentioning their number or in support requests - to change their Apple ID, which is usually the user's primary email address. It also recommends not using the same combination of username, in this case Apple ID) and password to other online ones services. Those who do not solve the problem like this (most users report that their devices are already locked with an unknown passcode) are invited to take advantage of the AppleCare subscription service or visit Apple stores.
