Apple says its new iMessage can send an alert if a state-sponsored hacker is spying on your conversation — but both parties have to turn on the feature for it to work

Dec 9 2022 by Business Insider

 

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Apple says its new iMessage feature can notify people if their conversation is being watched. It's available for those who "face extraordinary digital threats," like journalists and politicians. Both people in the conversation must have the feature enabled to get an alert if there's a breach.

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