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Couldn't the hack just be as simple as sending someone an iMessage with the images attached? Or somehow identify/modify non-illegal images to match the perceptual hash -- since it's not a cryptographic hash.

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barsonme4y ago

Does iCloud automatically upload iMessage attachments?

samename4y ago

No, iMessages are stored on the device until saved to iCloud. However, iMessages may be backed up to iCloud, if enabled.

The difference is photos saved are catalogued, while message photos are kept in their threads.

Will Apple scan photos saved via iMessage backup?

0x426577617265OP4y ago

I would assume yes, that this would cover iMessage backups since it is uploaded to their system.

0x426577617265OP4y ago

I think so, since the iMessages are synced across devices.

tjoff4y ago

Doesn't need to, the detection is client side at first.

marcellus234y ago

No, like many others commenting on the issue, you seem to only have a vague idea of how it works. Only photos being uploaded to iCloud are being scanned for CSAM.

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barsonme4y ago

Does iCloud automatically upload iMessage attachments?

samename4y ago

No, iMessages are stored on the device until saved to iCloud. However, iMessages may be backed up to iCloud, if enabled.

The difference is photos saved are catalogued, while message photos are kept in their threads.

Will Apple scan photos saved via iMessage backup?

0x426577617265OP4y ago

I would assume yes, that this would cover iMessage backups since it is uploaded to their system.

0x426577617265OP4y ago

I think so, since the iMessages are synced across devices.

tjoff4y ago

Doesn't need to, the detection is client side at first.

marcellus234y ago

No, like many others commenting on the issue, you seem to only have a vague idea of how it works. Only photos being uploaded to iCloud are being scanned for CSAM.

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