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  • iCloud for Windows app updated with built-in Keychain password manager

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    For security I would always prefer a password manager and not using something that puts my passwords in the cloud!
    williamlondon

  • Apple details user privacy, security features built into its CSAM scanning system

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    Ok. So basically, Apple has decided to do an illegal search and seizure of our photos
    Apple's User Agreement for iCloud already states that they have the right to screen the files being uploaded to iCloud servers. That's been in place for years. If you think that's illegal, file a lawsuit. Just keep in mind that all the mainstream cloud services have terms like that. Also keep in mind that voluntarily choosing to use iCloud servers for your files means that they aren't restricted to your own property anymore. That makes it unlikely that a search/seizure claim would apply. 
    They just should move this whole mess in the cloud, then there is no way it can be exploited on your device and people will not fear that some day this feature will be expanded for local photos.
    Personally I will not update my iPhone 12 Pro to iOS 15 (just restored back to 14.7.1 from the latest beta) and will hold the purchase of the iPhone 13 Pro (purchased a new one every single year until now) until this is sorted out.
    darkvadernumenorean

  • Apple details user privacy, security features built into its CSAM scanning system

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    robaba said:
    markbyrn said:
    To quote Apple in 2019, "What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone."  If Cook and company are willing to break that promise, it's safe to assume they won't honor their promise to only scan for CSAM.  As much as Apple's biggest defenders try to spin this betrayal as being noble, CSAM is just the proverbial Trojan Horse.   In 2021, Apple's new mantra will be, "You must surrender privacy under the guise of protecting children."
    Sorry, but that’s BS.  They aren’t  run checks on what you keep on your phone, only what you send in an uplink to your iCloud account.  This is in preparation, I believe, for the complete end-to-end encryption of everything that leaves your phone.  This is also not a case where they are scanning and recording the photos on your phone.  They hash all the content and comparing it to hashes of known material.  Surveillance state this is not!
    Apple needs to pull the check from the device, even if it only occurs when uploading to iCloud. I will never accept this kind of spyware on one of my devices!
    If they really believe that this is necessary they should make it part of their cloud infrastructure (would cost them some $$$ to calculate all the hashes)!
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  • US House introduces companion bill taking aim at Apple, Google app stores

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    If done right, an open market could be secure and good for customers.
    The pegasus debacle just showed that there is room for improvement on the iOS side, but an hardened version of iOS will also prevent viruses regardless if loaded from an App Store or side loaded.
    williamlondon

  • Apple details user privacy, security features built into its CSAM scanning system

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    It's just unacceptable to build a spyware into billions of devices – now that criminals are warned, who are they going to catch?

    I will NEVER accept that my data will be scanned on my OWN DEVICES and for sure I won't PAY FOR A DEVICE to spy me.

    iOS 15 and thereby iPhone 13 is now dead for me.
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