apple Apple's Client-Side Photo Scanning Algorithm Reverse-Engineered Security researchers successfully reverse-engineer Apple's NeuralHash algorithm, discovering it already exists in iOS 14.3 and exposing critical vulnerabilities that allow for hash collisions.
apple Apple Abandons Encryption Stance With New Client-Side Scanning Plans Apple introduces new child protection features that scan iCloud photos and iMessage attachments, effectively creating a backdoor into its encrypted systems. The EFF warns that this shocking reversal compromises user privacy and opens the door to broader surveillance abuses.
apple Apple's New Child Safety Features Create Encryption Backdoor Apple introduces new iCloud and iMessage features to scan for child exploitation material, effectively building a backdoor into its encrypted systems. The move marks a shocking reversal for the company's longstanding privacy leadership.
apple Over 90 Organizations Demand Apple Abandon iPhone Surveillance Plans A global coalition of more than 90 organizations publishes an open letter urging Apple to cancel proposed on-device scanning features. The group warns that these capabilities ultimately endanger children and compromise global digital privacy.
poly network Poly Network Recovers Most of Record $600 Million Crypto Heist Hackers return nearly all of the $600 million stolen from decentralized finance platform Poly Network in a historic cyber heist. Only $33 million remains frozen, while a portion of the returned funds stays locked in a multi-signature wallet.
poly network Poly Network Hacker Returns Stolen Cryptocurrency Funds The hacker behind the massive Poly Network exploit begins sending back hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen digital assets. Experts suggest the attacker acts as a white-hat hacker aiming to expose security flaws rather than steal for personal gain.
cryptocurrency Hackers Return Stolen Funds After Record $600 Million Crypto Heist Cybercriminals exploit a vulnerability in Poly Network to steal $600 million in cryptocurrency but begin returning the funds due to blockchain transparency.
apple Experts Warn Apple's CSAM Scanning System Lacks Crucial Accountability Security researchers argue that Apple's newly announced iCloud photo scanning system lacks necessary accountability mechanisms to verify its safety. They warn that without cryptographic transparency, the privacy claims surrounding the CSAM detection tool remain unproven.
apple Apple Privacy Chief Addresses Concerns Over New Child Safety Systems Apple's head of privacy clarifies how the company's upcoming child safety features work and emphasizes that the three distinct systems operate independently of one another.
poly network Poly Network Hack Drains $600 Million in Major Crypto Exploit A cross-chain DeFi platform suffers a massive security breach as an attacker steals hundreds of millions in various cryptocurrencies.
apple Apple Publishes FAQ to Clarify Misconceptions About CSAM Scanning Apple releases a detailed FAQ to address widespread confusion and criticism regarding its new child safety features. The document clarifies that photo scanning relies on digital fingerprinting rather than human inspection.
apple Experts Voice Concerns Over Apple's New Child Safety Scanning System Apple's new system to scan iPhones for child abuse imagery draws mixed reactions as cybersecurity experts warn of potential government misuse and privacy risks.
apple Apple CSAM Detection Only Triggers With iCloud Photos Enabled Apple confirms that its upcoming child sexual abuse material detection system does not scan photos if users disable iCloud Photos. The feature relies entirely on the photo uploading process to flag illegal content.
apple Apple Announces On-Device Scanning for Child Abuse Images in iCloud Apple prepares to launch a new system called NeuralHash that scans user devices for known child sexual abuse material before it uploads to iCloud. The technology aims to balance child safety with user privacy but faces pushback from security experts.
apple Apple Develops Neural Network Tool to Scan iPhones for Banned Content Apple is preparing to deploy a machine learning system that scans individual iPhones for child abuse material. Critics warn the technology poses a significant risk of mission creep and threatens user privacy.