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In iOS 16, are photos & videos in the hidden folder secure in iCloud, so hackers would not be able to access?

In iOS 16, how secure are the photos & videos in the hidden photos album. Are they accessible only with a password in iCloud, so hackers would not be able to see & threaten/blackmail to post them somewhere?


If this is not the case, is there someone from Apple who reads this, & include the feature in a future iOS update?

iPad mini 6, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 9, 2022 9:55 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2022 10:39 AM

Always create a passcode in iPhone Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support see Keep your Apple ID secure on iPhone - Apple Support

Use the built-in security and privacy protections of iPhone - Apple Support

When the steps in the articles are followed , all iCloud data , phone data including photos is secured .

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In iOS 16, are photos & videos in the hidden folder secure in iCloud, so hackers would not be able to access?

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