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iOS 26.6 Will Warn You About Malicious iMessages
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is introducing a new warning pop-up in iOS 26.6 to alert users about potentially malicious iMessages that could harm their iPhone or compromise privacy.
- The alert will offer options to "Not Now," "Share With Apple," or "Don't Report," encouraging users to share suspicious messages to help prevent future attacks.
- The feature is confirmed by code found in the iOS 26.6 beta 5, though the specific triggers for the warning remain unclear, possibly targeting sophisticated exploits and phishing attempts.
- This update builds on previous security measures like the BlastDoor sandbox, Lockdown Mode, and iMessage Contact Key Verification, addressing vulnerabilities such as the 2021 zero-click exploit.
- iOS 26.6 is currently in beta testing with five versions released, and the full public release is expected around the end of July 2024.
