Security · 3h ago
Apple patches iCloud+ bug that exposed hidden email addresses
A vulnerability in Apple's iCloud+ 'Hide My Email' feature allowed anyone to access a user's real email address, as reported by 404 Media. Apple has now confirmed the issue is fixed. The flaw could have compromised user privacy by revealing masked addresses.
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The fix is welcome, but the bug's existence raises questions about Apple's privacy-by-design claims and the thoroughness of its security reviews.
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Apple fixes iCloud+ vulnerability that exposed ‘hidden’ user emails →
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