Massive failure: Users have lost access to their iCloud accounts

On the night of 27 April, a significant number of iCloud users reported losing access to their accounts across all devices. It is observed that the only way to resolve the situation was to reset passwords.

Here's What We Know

The incident affected a wide range of devices, including HomePods, Apple TV, iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It is currently unknown why this issue occurred and whether it is related to a specific class of devices.

However, it is worth noting that the failure is likely not caused by an organised hack or attack. Users have not reported any events related to two-factor authentication or credential spoofing attempts.

No comment from Apple has been received yet.

Source: AppleInsider