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Apple blackmailed by hackers over stolen photos and iPhone credentials A group of hackers called 'Turkish Crime Family' has reportedly threatened to delete data of 20 crore Apple devices if their demands aren't met. The group has demanded ₹50 lakh in Bitcoin or ₹65 lakh-worth iTunes gift cards from Apple. The hackers reportedly sent Apple a video of them logging into an elderly woman's account and accessing her iCloud data. A mischievous band of hackers is reportedly trying to shake down Apple over a large trove of stolen iPhone credentials, including iCloud and other Apple email accounts. The attackers – who identified themselves as ‘Turkish Crime Family’ – are seeking to receive $75,000 in the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin or the less known alternative, Ethereum. They will, however, also settle for $100,000 worth of iTunes gift cards, Motherboard reports.

Technology major Apple today unveiled a limited-edition version of its iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones in red colour for the first time ever. The iPhones will have an aluminium finish and will be available in 128 GB and 256 GB options from March 24. Apple has previously released special-edition phone cases and watchbands to support AIDS charity. Apple announces red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus In the midst of launching a new   video-editing app   for the iPhone and iPad, Apple has also just snuck out a new special-edition red iPhone 7, with barely any fanfare. (Although rumors that   something was afoot   began earlier today when Apple's online store went down.) The red aluminum iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be launching globally, adding some welcome color to the black and plainer metallic shades we've had until now. It's certainly not the first red-hued device from Apple (that honor goes to its red iPod), as the company has supported AIDS c...