Security · 3h ago
Apple Patches Hide My Email Bug That Leaked Real Addresses
Apple fixed a bug in its Hide My Email service that exposed users' real email addresses in Mail logs, undermining privacy guarantees. The flaw was disclosed by Tyler Murphy of EasyOptOuts over a year ago, with the fix deployed on July 3, 2026. The issue allowed third parties to unmask anonymized addresses, potentially compromising user privacy.
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Apple's year-long delay in patching a privacy flaw that directly contradicted the feature's core promise raises questions about its commitment to user privacy.
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