Apple Sued Over Reported 'Hide My Email' Flaw
Key Points:
- Apple faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging its "Hide My Email" feature exposes users' real email addresses, violating California's false advertising and consumer protection laws.
- The lawsuit claims Apple knowingly offered a feature that does not function as advertised, misleading consumers.
- A security researcher reported the vulnerability to Apple in June 2025, but no known exploitation cases have been reported.
- Details of the flaw have not been publicly disclosed to prevent potential misuse.