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Apple's Private Relay feature has a bug that leaks user IP addresses

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Security researchers have discovered a significant flaw in Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature, which is designed to mask users' IP addresses. The vulnerability, stemming from issues within Apple's WebKit browser engine, allows websites to potentially access a user's real IP address, even when Private Relay is active. This occurs particularly when using passkeys for authentication, as these requests are made outside the browser's protected path. The flaw also affects other iOS browsers that rely on WebKit, including OnionBrowser, and Apple has stated it is investigating the report. AI

IMPACT Potential erosion of trust in privacy features could impact user adoption of AI-driven services that rely on user data.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports a bug in a specific privacy feature of a widely used product, impacting user security and privacy.

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Apple's Private Relay feature has a bug that leaks user IP addresses

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COVERAGE [6]

  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Cox ·

    Apple's ‘Private Relay’ Is Exposing Users' Real IP Addresses

    Researchers found a group of issues that mean Private Relay isn't actually protecting users' real IP addresses. 404 Media verified the issues do expose IP addresses.

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Apple's Private Relay feature could reveal your IP address to websites and services

    Security researchers found an issue with Apple's WebKit browser engine that affects Private Relay.

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple's iCloud Private Relay is Leaking Users' Real IP Addresses Apple's paid Safari protection feature that promises to keep your IP masked doesn't always work

    Apple's iCloud Private Relay is Leaking Users' Real IP Addresses Apple's paid Safari protection feature that promises to keep your IP masked doesn't always work, according to security researchers Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry. It turns out iCloud Private Relay can expose your re…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/icloud-private-relay-ip-a…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    iCloud Private Relay might be leaking your real IP address, researchers say Security researchers have discovered a problem with Apple’s iCloud Private Relay ser

    iCloud Private Relay might be leaking your real IP address, researchers say Security researchers have discovered a problem with Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service. While the feature is meant to protect your real IP address, it might actually be leaking it to websites. https:// …

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/icloud-private-relay-leakin…
  5. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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    While AI Keeps Going Rogue, Trump’s Safety Theater Makes No Sense Can you even call them "rules"? https:// gizmodo.com/while-ai-keeps-goi ng-rogue-trumps-safety-theater-makes-no-sense-2000794843 # AI # TechNews # Gizmodo # Tech # Technology # Cybersecurity # Microsoft # Apple # G…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/while-ai-keeps-going-rogue-tr…
  6. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    PSA: Apple’s Private Relay can leak your real IP address A bug in how Apple implements its Private Relay feature, which in theory masks users’ IP addresses from

    PSA: Apple’s Private Relay can leak your real IP address A bug in how Apple implements its Private Relay feature, which in theory masks users’ IP addresses from the sites they visit, can reveal users’ real IP addresses. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/psa- apples-private-relay…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/psa-apples-private-relay…

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