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Pippa Middleton iCloud hack claims investigated by police Pippa Middleton iCloud hack claims investigated by police
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Police are investigating claims an iCloud account reportedly belonging to the Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton has been hacked and private photographs stolen.Police are investigating claims an iCloud account reportedly belonging to the Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton has been hacked and private photographs stolen.
The Sun reported that it was offered the images, which it said included shots of the duchess's children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.The Sun reported that it was offered the images, which it said included shots of the duchess's children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
The paper said someone contacted it asking for £50,000 within 48 hours. The paper said someone had contacted it asking for £50,000 within 48 hours.
The Met Police said inquiries were ongoing, and no arrests had been made. The Met Police said inquiries were ongoing and no arrests had been made.
The haul from the hack is believed to include 3,000 pictures, and the anonymous seller has reportedly tried to sell them via encrypted messaging service WhatsApp. The haul from the hack is believed to include 3,000 pictures, and an anonymous person has reportedly tried to sell them via encrypted messaging service WhatsApp.
'Specialist officers''Specialist officers'
The Sun quoted a spokesman for Miss Middleton as saying: "Thank you very much for drawing this to the family's attention. The Sun quoted a spokesman for Miss Middleton, who was maid of honour at her sister Catherine's 2011 wedding, as saying: "Thank you very much for drawing this to the family's attention.
"I can confirm that not only have the lawyers been informed but the police are about to be involved as well.""I can confirm that not only have the lawyers been informed but the police are about to be involved as well."
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police have received a report concerning the alleged hacking of a personal iCloud account. Specialist officers are now investigating."A Met Police spokesman said: "Police have received a report concerning the alleged hacking of a personal iCloud account. Specialist officers are now investigating."
Earlier this year, Miss Middleton and hedge fund manager James Matthews confirmed they are engaged to be married, with a wedding planned for next year. In the summer, Miss Middleton and hedge fund manager James Matthews confirmed their engagement, with a wedding planned for next year.
Miss Middleton was maid of honour when the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2011. Several high-profile figures have had images stolen from their iCloud accounts, including actress Jennifer Lawrence and singer Rihanna.
In July, US man Edward Majerczyk pleaded guilty to running a phishing campaign to steal private pictures and videos from film and TV stars, in what was known as the "celebgate" affair.
Four-digit code
In 2014, Apple said it had expanded its use of "two-step verification" checks to protect data stored on its iCloud servers.
The process works by introducing an extra step after an account holder has typed their username and password into a device they have not used before.
They are also required to enter a four-digit code that is either texted to a trusted mobile phone number or sent via Apple's Find My iPhone app.
If the person does not enter the code, they are refused access to iCloud and are blocked from making an iTunes, iBooks, or App Store purchase.