Researchers find Apple default apps invade privacy even when disabled; protection virtually impossible

From Nasdaq.: 2024-04-09 15:21:38

Researchers from Aalto University, Finland found that default apps on Apple’s devices invade user privacy, even when disabled in settings. The study focused on Apple’s eight integral apps, concluding that privacy protection on Apple devices is virtually impossible.

A report by News.com.au revealed that the ‘Discoverable by Others’ option in the iPhone’s privacy settings was automatically enabled post the latest iOS 17.2 update, compromising user data. Users are advised to disable this feature to prevent the sharing of personal information.



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