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Apple to Scan Publicly Shared iCloud Content for Harmful Material

Original title: Apple to Start Scanning Publicly Shared iCloud Photos and Files for Harmful Content

The Hacker News ()1 min read1
Part of a story covered by 5 sourcesApple to Scan Public iCloud Shares for Harmful Content in iOS 27.3Merged summary & timeline
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Apple will check iCloud Photos and files shared via 'Anyone with the Link' for harmful content starting in iOS 27.3.

Apple announced that starting in version 27.3 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS, items shared using 'Anyone with the Link' will be checked for harmful content. Sharing such links disables end-to-end encryption.

Unconfirmed: What constitutes harmful content is not specified

Key facts
  • Applies to iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, visionOS 27.3
  • Content may be removed or account actions taken
  • Checks do not apply retroactively
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Apple has revealed that it plans to start checking public iCloud links for harmful content starting with iOS 27. 3, iPadOS 27. 3, macOS 27.

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