Hey @caymanjim, author here.
Your comment doesn't add any value to uncovering the root of the issue and just blaming the author without having the full picture.
The author clearly wasn't using many security precautions prior to being compromised ...
Just because I don't mention the exact security precautions I use in the article, doesn't mean that I don't actually use them.
I spent 12+ years in tech. And started off my career by specialising in networks and security. And all my life I exhibited as much confidence as you are in your comment.
The moral of the story, is that if you are in tech, a security professional, or work in crypto - don't take for granted your security. No matter where you are in your career, what's your salary, or how many people report to you. Take time annually, bi-annually, or quarterly to review your online security. Especially if you've been on the internet since 90s. You might not even remember the websites you've sign up and emails you have.
So, what does this say about Apple security?
If you can explain how Apple 2FA call was bypassed that you be helpful. What wasn't mentioned in the article is that I spoke with two Senior Advisors from Apple and they've haven't been taking this very seriously, to say the least. "Consider reinstalling the OS" and suggestions alike. It's an obvious next step to take, but it doesn't answer the question of how 2FA was breached. Reinstalling the OS or taking any other common measures in such sophisticated incidents don't prevent future incidents alike.