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.
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Apple Abandons Controversial Plans to Detect Known CSAM in iCloud Photos
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Right so I can upgrade from my holding pattern of iOS 14 to iOS 16 without any worries?
That's amazing. I seem to have missed all the action. The CSAM was a real deal breaker for me. I've had enough of all this tech being used against people and nations, you know not just Apple.
It also pushes me to look back at SD camera of 12 years age and started using that again for a bit of fun same MP as iPhone but not as fast or with any of the processing but a bit of uncurrated, "oh I forgot about that picture..." fun, I even started to think about getting a new dedicate digital camera for the pocket, betrayal is never good, and once a brand or person doe sit you can never trust them again and i can same sentiment here, Apple screwed up big time on this one.
So overall user give latest version of iOS being CSAM free or at least inactive safety rating totally safe or as good as?
Reading some more and thinking could it be switched on at granular device side level remotely?
I know this is hypothetical hack but if the latest build have it in the codebase, albeit unused, what's to stop a remote exploit as such uncommenting the code and running in the background unbeknownst to the user and maybe even Apple?
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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.
Since I am nit using 16 I can’t check 🥸
Found it, yea users can disable it, but it’s in by default. I think I can live with that.
Read the fine print.
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Indeed, so I think that was missed in the MR article, an innocent omission or did I not read the whole thing properly Hmmm…
Also I’ve hit a wall and some web sites are not supporting this version of safari browser nor installing Firefox was a way around it. I innocently thought non Safari browsers Compatibility was generally not linked to iOS version but I guess I’m wrong.
Maybe a different browser try I should.
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
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
While the issues might seem different on a fundamental level Apple has given itself one if not potentially two backdoors.
Not great when trust is bust to lose control over access to a personal computing device.
Less I phone and more Borg Phone.
Thanks for updating on the very important nuance of the fine print.
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.
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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.” 🥸
I use to use lil snitch. Must try again.
However it’s not fully clear exactly what is going on. I can transfer file or photos from iPhone to the macOS without being connected to the net.
So what happens there?
When is the scanning event suppose to occur in transfer or after?
I would have assumed the scanning for people and objects transfers from the iPhone to iphotos, since that’s all done on device and the A chip is I thinkncustomised to perform this task well - So what’s new?
Or what more should I be worried about now!?
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.