Apple to Scan Public iCloud Links for Harmful Content
Original title: Apple to Scan for Every Photo and File Shared Through a Public iCloud Link for Harmful Content
iOS 27.3 and later versions will check photos and files shared via public iCloud links for harmful material.
Apple will begin checking photos and files shared through public iCloud links for harmful content. The policy covers items shared using “Anyone with the Link” including iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive files. Public-link content is no longer protected by end-to-end encryption.
Unconfirmed: The document does not define harmful content or explain the detection process.
- Checks apply to public sharing links only.
- Advanced Data Protection does not protect public links.
- Apple may block or disable Apple Accounts.
- No details on detection process or review standards.
- Links created before version 27.3 may not be checked.
- Vendors
- Apple
- Products
- iCloud PhotosiCloud Drive
From the original article
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Apple will begin checking photos and files shared through public iCloud links for harmful content with version 27. 3 or later of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. The policy covers items shared using “Anyone with the Link,” including photos stored in iCloud Photos and files held in iCloud Drive.
By Guru Baran · cybersecuritynews.com
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