Covered by 2 outlets — first reported by The Register Security, Nov 4, 21:49 UTC
Apple turns iCloud into spy cloud, will start looking at public share links
Summary
Apple says it will start checking publicly shared iCloud links for harmful content beginning with iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3 and visionOS 27.3. The change applies to photos in iCloud Photos and files in iCloud Drive that users share with the option that lets anyone with the link open them. Apple announced the plan on a support page published on Tuesday.
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The Register SecurityFirst report
Apple turns iCloud into spy cloud, will start looking at public share links
If you share content using public iCloud links, Apple could soon be looking over your shoulder and checking for "harmful content." The iBiz announced plans to moderate publicly accessible iCloud share links in version 27.3 of iOS, iPadOS…
The Hacker News
Apple to Start Scanning Publicly Shared iCloud Photos and Files for Harmful Content
Apple has revealed that it plans to start checking public iCloud links for harmful content starting with iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3.