Apple to Scan Publicly Shared iCloud Photos in iOS 17.3
Original title: Apple to Scan Publicly Shared iCloud Photos and Files for Harmful Content Starting With iOS 27.3
Apple will scan iCloud photos and files shared publicly for harmful content in iOS 17.3.
Apple is changing policy to scan iCloud content shared via 'Anyone with the Link' for harmful material. The change applies to iOS 17.3 and later. Apple can delete or block accounts if harmful content is found.
Unconfirmed: The categories of harmful content and detection methods are not defined.
- Scans apply to photos in iCloud Photos and files in iCloud Drive
- Public links are no longer end-to-end encrypted
- Advanced Data Protection does not override for shared items
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Apple iCloud Photos | iOS 17.3 and later |
- Vendors
- Apple
- Products
- iCloud PhotosiCloud Drive
From the original article
2 min read at gbhackers.com
Apple will start checking iCloud photos and files shared through “Anyone with the Link” for harmful content beginning with iOS 17. 3. This policy also applies to iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS version 17.
By Divya · gbhackers.com
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