Apple devices are shocked by privacy vulnerabilities
May 18th.
A news about a serious security vulnerability in Apple devices has caused widespread concern on the Internet.
It is reported that some second-hand Apple devices can display the personal photos of the original owners after changing hands, which is far more serious than expected, causing users to question the privacy protection ability of Apple devices.
It is understood that the discovery of this vulnerability originated from a user who accidentally found the personal photo of the original owner after buying a second-hand Apple device.
These photos include not only the daily life photos of the original owner, but also some sensitive photos involving personal privacy.
This situation shocked the user and also caused the majority of netizens to worry about the privacy protection ability of Apple devices.
Apple officials have not yet given an official response and explanation for this incident.
However, many industry insiders and technical people have begun to analyze and discuss this.
They generally believe that the vulnerability may be related to the iCloud syncing feature of Apple devices.
In the process of second-hand equipment trading, if the original owner does not completely erase personal data or unbind iCloud, the new owner may obtain the personal information of the original owner through some means.
However, in this case raised by netizens, it doesn't seem to have much to do with iCloud.
Netizens revealed that after some users upgrade to the latest iOS 17.5 system, photos that have been deleted many years ago will appear in the album.
This happens even when iCloud has been logged out.
It has to be said that this is a serious invasion of privacy.
Apple devices have long been praised for their privacy protection, but this incident has exposed some possible negligence in some areas.
They suggested that Apple officials investigate the matter as soon as possible and take corresponding measures to fix the vulnerability and strengthen user privacy protection.
For the majority of Apple users, this incident is undoubtedly a profound lesson.
While enjoying the convenience and efficiency brought by Apple devices, we also need to pay attention to our privacy and security at all times.
When buying a second-hand device, always make sure that the device has been completely erased of personal data and unbound from iCloud.
At the same time, in daily use, you should also regularly check and update your privacy settings to avoid personal information being leaked.
In the face of deleting photos and logging out of iCloud still leads to privacy leakage, some people suggest that before selling a used phone, fill the phone with meaningless data such as videos, and then format it to avoid restoring data and find the user's privacy.
I have to say that Apple's bug is indeed more serious than expected, and the situation is worse than expected.
If it's some ordinary daily photos of ordinary people, it's fine, after all, it won't have much impact on ordinary people.
But if the privacy of celebrities, bosses and others is leaked, then the problem may be big.
At that time, Mr. Chen's incident of repairing computers in Hong Kong is still vivid, which makes people feel unbelievable, and Apple's bug is even more difficult to prevent.
If someone collapses because of Apple's privacy issues, I'm afraid Apple will collapse too.
What do you think about this one?
Do you think it's safe to use Apple devices?
Will our data be sent to the United States?