"CSAM scanning" has never been implemented by Apple in any software release of theirs. As quoted in the article you're commenting on, Apple stated: "We have further decided to not move forward with our previously proposed CSAM detection tool for iCloud Photos." This is the latest news on this topic.
A version of the Neural Hash model was found in iOS 14.3. The ML model was extracted and placed on GitHub. Devs even built websites of non-CSAM images that triggered the CSAM positive identification routines.
The meme would be more effective if the picture on the right wasn’t a tv snow pattern, but for example a cat. But I doubt they would map to the same hash.![213545317-19eb9e68-7f0d-48ac-aa2f-10c5241010f9.png]()
In the Github thread there are better matches with the same hash. Like two photos of totally different content but looking quite like normal photos.
Yes, this check was added after the initial uproar by the security community. Apple went through a couple of revisions to their CSAM scanning explainer page as weaknesses in their implementation were pointed out by researchers.
Just be aware that when you upgrade to ios 16, Apple has the ability download security updates without your consent.
I stay current as I don't want my phone to be hacked by some malicious website.
I starting using my DSLR, not because of CSAM, but because it takes pictures differently than what can be taken with a smartphone. I can still trust Apple - ymmv.
Nothing. If you are going to partake in outsmarting Apple (or Microsoft, or google) you're barking up wrong tree.
Check the main news feed. I'm sure it's in one of the articles. But it won't say much more than what I said.
If what I have read I have understood correctly then it may be possible to disable this form or auto update in settings.
Read the fine print.
Indeed, so I think that was missed in the MR article, an innocent omission or did I not read the whole thing properly Hmmm…
All browsers on iOS use the rendering engine built into the operating system. By not updating your iOS version you will therefore always lag behind in terms of rendering web content regardless of which app you‘re using. Also you‘re probably missing out on security fixes.
The rendering engine is two+ years old. And maybe some websites are using new www standards. Either way it’s your call to upgrade or not.
I’ll have to upgrade but no longer trust Apple. It’s a very poor situation but the way the world is no surprises.All browsers on iOS use the rendering engine built into the operating system. By not updating your iOS version you will therefore always lag behind in terms of rendering web content regardless of which app you‘re using. Also you‘re probably missing out on security fixes.
Your call obviously. Personally I think the threat from random hackers is bigger than the things discussed here in this topic, but everyone‘s threat model is different anyway so weigh up your options by yourself
As pointed out earlier, mediaanalysisd isn't nefarious, and it isn't new. We already know MacOS scans our photos. That's how Apple provides features such as object and people recognition. That can't happen unless the photos are scanned.
Well I don’t use iCloud for photos but do for files and the convenience of having access for projects and work etc. Between devices or machines, and I am totally aware “it’s somebody else computer.” 🥸
Apple is a company that lies about them caring about privacy, they do not ever deserve the benefit of the doubt. You stating that mediaanalysisd isn't nefarious does not make it so.
You’re the one simply stating an opinion. I provided a link to a detailed third party analysis of the feature.
