Apple can extract personal data from iPhones without user's knowledge

Danny Palmer
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Security researcher reveals practice previously unknown to the public that allows Apple to extract information including texts, photos and contact lists from iPhones

Apple can extract personal information including text messages, photos and contact lists from iPhone users, without the smartphone owner even being aware that their data is being mined, researchers...

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