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jimh2 said:

appleinsideruser said:

Thanks. So the trade off is that who you’re conversing with, will find out if you add another device to the conversation. 

But what about if that extra device was already there when the conversation started? I’m curious, where does one draw the line? How do you know (audit) if these other devices are legit or eves-droppers?

If you are in the category of people needing this then you do care. For the vast majority (99.99999999999999999%)messaging their mindless dribble, shopping list, pickup times, etc this is of no interest.

Yeah, indeed. However, I’m still curious. How do you know (audit) which other devices are legit or eves-droppers? I get that using a second channel (FaceTime) can let you share a code. But what does that tell you, yes, there are other devices listening?

Thanks. So the trade off is that who you’re conversing with, will find out if you add another device to the conversation. 

So, as there can be multiple device logged into the same iCloud (messages) account, this system somehow knows which ones are really me and warns me if there is another device active on the account?

How does it know which ones are real and which ones are eavesdroppers? If it can tell, why not just prevent the eves-dropper from connecting in the first place?

Does Siri feel snappier?

baconstang said:

While using my Safari browser a few months ago, a popup prompted me to enter an administrators name and password.  No mention of who or why they were asking. 

A bit like when you use sign on with Apple. Browser asks for your Mac credentials! How easy would it be to fake that to harvest local usernames and passwords.