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Apple to Scan Public iCloud Shares for Harmful Content in iOS 27.3

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What's new

November 5: GBHackers adds scans cover iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive files specifically, with Advanced Data Protection not applying to public links.

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Apple will scan public iCloud 'Anyone with the Link' shares for harmful content starting in iOS 27.3, removing end-to-end encryption.

Apple announced it will scan content shared via public iCloud links using 'Anyone with the Link' for harmful material in iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3 and visionOS 27.3. These shares lose end-to-end encryption protection, even with Advanced Data Protection enabled, allowing Apple access. The company can delete or modify content, block accounts or involve law enforcement. Scans apply to iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive files and begin with the beta release expected in December.

Key facts
  • Scans apply to 'Anyone with the Link' shares in iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, visionOS 27.3
  • Public links lose end-to-end encryption even with Advanced Data Protection
  • Apple can delete, modify, block accounts or involve law enforcement
  • Checks cover iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive files
  • No retroactive scanning for pre-27.3 links
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What each outlet adds

beyond the shared facts
  • The RegisterMentions visionOS and beta release timing
  • Cyber Security NewsDetails iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive coverage
  • Help Net SecurityNotes potential account blocks and law enforcement involvement
  • The Hacker NewsSpecifies versions for all platforms
  • GBHackersHighlights no retroactive checks
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iCloud PhotosiCloud DriveiCloudiOSiPadOSmacOSvisionOS

Coverage

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  1. · 4d ago The Register · SecurityFirst report

    Apple to scan public iCloud share links for harmful content

    Public iCloud shares will be scanned for harmful content in iOS 27.3

  2. · 4d ago Cyber Security News

    Apple to Scan Public iCloud Links for Harmful Content

    iOS 27.3 and later versions will check photos and files shared via public iCloud links for harmful material.

  3. · 4d ago Help Net Security

    Apple adds harmful content checks to iCloud link sharing

    Apple can delete, block accounts or involve law enforcement for harmful content in future iOS and macOS versions.

  4. · 4d ago The Hacker News

    Apple to Scan Publicly Shared iCloud Content for Harmful Material

    Apple will check iCloud Photos and files shared via 'Anyone with the Link' for harmful content starting in iOS 27.3.

  5. · 4d ago GBHackers

    Apple to Scan Publicly Shared iCloud Photos in iOS 17.3

    Apple will scan iCloud photos and files shared publicly for harmful content in iOS 17.3.