Apple's iCloud Private Relay can leak real IP addresses, researchers say
Apple's iCloud Private Relay, meant to mask users' IP addresses, can leak their real IP address to websites and services, researchers said, according to reports. Coverage described the flaw as undercutting the feature's privacy promise; the reports attributed the finding to researchers without detailing Apple's response or whether a fix had been issued.
Why it matters
A privacy feature exposing the very data it hides erodes user trust and highlights the difficulty of guaranteeing anonymity online.
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Part of the August 6, 2026 brief.