Between the unfathomable amount of cash in their bank account, the ubiquity of iPhones and iPads and the fact that late CEO Steve Jobs has developed somewhat of a cult following, it's not surprising that many American journalists are wondering just what is so appealing about Apple.

Today might be Apple's biggest day so far this year. First, most iPhone and iPad users awoke to a notification on their screens, alerting them that iOS 6.1 could now be downloaded.

Since the iPhone came out six years ago, it has been clear that Apple is on top of all things tech.

With such a wide variety of sensitive information stored online, it's no wonder that hacking can be devastating to the on and offline lives of its victims.