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Apple to scan iCloud links for harmful content

Apple will check shared iCloud links for harmful content starting with iOS 27.3.

By Spark News Desk · · United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, India

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Apple will begin scanning shared iCloud links for 'harmful content' starting with iOS 27.3 and other updates to iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS.

The company's support document states that content shared with 'Anyone with the Link' will be accessible to Apple for such checks.

This policy applies to items shared publicly through iCloud, and the feature is included in the latest 27.3 software updates.

Why it matters

Users who share iCloud content publicly may have their data scanned by Apple, potentially affecting privacy and how content is shared online.

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