Oct 19, 2018 In iCloud Calendar, invite people to an event, see who has replied, or remove invitees. You can invite people to any event you create in Calendar on iCloud.com and keep track of their responses. You can also update event invitations at any time and send revised notifications to invitees via email.
Lately, huge number of iOS users across the web complained that they received Calendar invite spams including Black Friday offers,demonstratingvulnerabilityin iCloud’s email filter system. Some experts believe there's serious security breach underlines the vulnerability of iCloud. Still, you can use some workarounds to stop iCloud Calendar spam, as well as tips to keep iCloud data safe.
Part 1: How to Stop iCloud Calendar Spam Invitation
Basically, there are 2 ways to delete and stop iCloud Calendar spam invitation.
Way 1. Disable Auto-add Calendar Feature from iCloud Account
To do this, you have to go to iCloud.com and login with your iCloud info.
1. Go to Calendars. Click the gear icon and select PreferencesàAdvanced
2. Scroll down to Invitations and select to option to receive event invitations via email, rather than as an in-app notification.
3. Click Save.
It’s much easier to delete spam emails than the calendar events. One setback: if you keep necessary calendar notifications sent to email on a regular basis, this could get useful calendar events to spam email folder. You will need to pick them out from your inbox and add them to calendar.
Way 2. Delete Spam Invitation Calendar Altogether
Instead of receiving the spam invitations via email, you can collect them to one calendar folder and delete them all at once.
1. Run Calendar app and tap the 'Calendars' button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on Edit. When you’re prompt witha new screen, select 'Add Calendars'.Name this calendar as 'Spam' (or whatever name that help you easily recognize spam), and tap 'Done' at the top of the screen until you're back on the Calendar screen.
3. Move all the spam invitation to 'Spam' calendar you just created.
4. Tap the 'Calendars' at the top of the screen, tap the 'i' button next to the Spam calendar. Delete the Spam calendar and click on “Delete and Don’t Notify” when prompt.
In case you have deleted the wrong calendar, check to see How to Restore iPhone Calendar.
Part 2: How to Secure iCloud (with Tools Recommended)
Once attackers get your Apple ID and hack your password, your data will be at their disposal.It’s highly recommended that you enable two-factor authentication on your Apple ID.
If you’re still not rest assured about Apple ID and iCloud data, transfer sensitive data to your local computer or other storage devices would be an ideal option.
Manage iOS Files with iCloud Alternative - iCareFone
Tenorshare iCareFone is the software you can rely on to easily and safely export important and sensitive data from your iPhone, iPad and iPod to Mac (as well as Windows PC). This function is offered for free. And I’ve been using Tenorshare iCareFone to manage files for nearly a year.
Simply connect your device with PC and all the rest can be done within several clicks. Totally, 8 types of files are available to manage free from restrictions of iTunes and iCloud.
Contacts
Calendar
Video
Photo
Notes
App
Bookmark
Music
Extract and Backup all iCloud Data to Computer - UltData
Tenorshare UltData can serve as an ultimate solution for iOS data recovery, data backup and system repair. To secure iCloud data, we’ll use the data backup function that allows users to extract and backup important iPhone, iPad and iPod data from iCloud account to local computer. Unlike Tenorshare iCareFone, you can backup 20 types of files all at once.
With data in iCloud account backed up to local storage devices, you can feel free to clear iCloud, which not only save more storage on iCloud, but also keeps your data in a safer way.
The best place for all your photos, files, and more.
iCloud is built into every Apple device. That means all your stuff — photos, files, notes, and more — is safe, up to date, and available wherever you are. And it works automatically, so all you have to do is keep doing what you love. Everyone gets 5GB of free iCloud storage to start, and it’s easy to add more at any time.
iCloud Photos
All your photos and videos. Always available.
A lifetime of photos on all your devices.
With iCloud Photos, you can browse, search, and share all the photos and videos from any of your devices, whether they were taken yesterday or years ago.
Take all the photos you want. Without worrying about space on your devices.
To save space on your devices, the original, full‑resolution photos you take are automatically uploaded to iCloud. You’ll still always have a lightweight version of every photo on your device, and you can download the originals whenever you need them.
All your files available from all your devices.
The files you keep safe in iCloud Drive are easy to get to, no matter which device you’re using. You can access all your files from the Files app on iOS, the Finder on your Mac, File Explorer for Windows PCs, or iCloud.com.
Organize files however you want. Get to them on any device you want.
iCloud Drive lets you organize your files with folders, rename them, and tag them with colors. And when you make a change, the update is made across all your devices. You can even have everything in your Mac Desktop and Documents folders automatically available in iCloud Drive.
Apps using iCloud
Your favorite apps are even better with iCloud.
All your essentials. Accessible from all your devices.
iCloud automatically keeps apps — including Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Safari, and some of your favorite apps from the App Store — updated across all your devices. So when you add a new phone number, bookmark a website, or update a slide in a presentation, the change appears everywhere.
Collaborate with Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Notes.
Work with others on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets and see edits as they’re made. With live updates on all your devices, your collaborators will always be on the same page.
Every message. Updated across all your devices.
iCloud now automatically stores all of your messages. Search for an address, a funny exchange, or anything else. And you can pick up every conversation right where you left off. Even when you move to a new phone or computer.
iCloud Backup and Restore
All the things that matter. Safe and secure.
Automatic backups give you peace of mind.
iCloud automatically backs up your iOS devices when they’re connected to power and Wi-Fi. So if you lose your device or get a new one, you’ll have all the things that matter without missing a beat.1
Move to a new device with everything you loved about your old one.
iCloud makes moving your settings, photos, apps, and documents to a new device seamless. Just sign in to iCloud when you set up your new device, and you’ll be ready to go in minutes.
Two‑factor authentication helps keep your data safe.
Two‑factor authentication is an extra layer of security designed to ensure that only you can access your account. That means your account can only be accessed on devices you trust, like your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Find the storage plan that’s right for you.
The right amount of storage depends on how you and your family members want to use your devices. Everyone gets 5GB of free iCloud storage to get started and it’s easy to upgrade at any time. Your apps and iTunes purchases don’t count toward your iCloud storage space, so you need it just for things like photos, videos, files, and device backups.
Good for safely storing all the basics, like contacts, calendars, and notes.
Recommended for storing your photos, videos, files, and apps and backing up your device.
Good for families or one person with lots of photos and videos.
A lifetime of photos, videos, and everything else for you and up to five family members. Ideal for families to share.
Family Sharing
Family Sharing makes it easy for you and up to five family members to share iTunes, Apple Books, and App Store purchases, an Apple Music family plan, an iCloud storage plan, and more.2
Designed with your privacy in mind.
Apple takes the security of your data and the privacy of your personal information very seriously. Because of that, iCloud features are designed to keep your information safe, secure, and available only to you.