Now that iCloud exists and we can sync our phones with other devices, I'd like to learn an updated answer to the question:
Can someone hack into my notes on my iPhone?
If I make sure that the notes app is not syncing with my laptop, then am I safe to keep some passwords on my phone in notes? Or, how safe is it for me to do that?
iPhone SE, iOS 12
If I enable 2-factor authentication (which I dumped last month because I couldn't get the Authenticator app to work) then any passwords that I keep on my phone in notes are safe from everyone who can't physically access my phone and unlock it?
If they know your appleID and your password yes
unless you enable 2 factor authentication
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Apple's 2 factor authentication does not use an authenticator app. That's not how it works.
I was using Google authenticator on my iPhone. Is there a different one that you suggest?
2019 update: Can someone hack into my notes on my iPhone?
