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hi all :)
is there any point in locking any of my icloud notes if i am the only one who uses my macs and iphones?
i have a password i've set to be required to bring my macs out of sleep, and a passcode set to be required to unlock my iphones.
so since no one can open my computers or phones, why would i also need to lock my icloud notes?
thanks for any insight on this issue, it's truly appreciated!
MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.11
Locking notes with sensitive information will help, if you have notes open in the background while someone else is near you.
Many cases, where someone could break into a computer network or access sensitive data happened, when someone has been in the same room as the user and the user got distracted by a phone call or similar. For a short time the user turned the back to the display, while someone else could use the currently unlocked device. Usually it will take a few minutes, before the screensaver will kick in and protect the screen.
Or, if you are showing photos to someone and the person grabs the phone, they could easily bring up the notes, if they are not locked.
Locking notes with sensitive information will help, if you have notes open in the background while someone else is near you.
Many cases, where someone could break into a computer network or access sensitive data happened, when someone has been in the same room as the user and the user got distracted by a phone call or similar. For a short time the user turned the back to the display, while someone else could use the currently unlocked device. Usually it will take a few minutes, before the screensaver will kick in and protect the screen.
Or, if you are showing photos to someone and the person grabs the phone, they could easily bring up the notes, if they are not locked.
why bother locking icloud notes?
