Apple fixes iPhone bug that allowed others to see your deleted messages
Apple has released a security update for iPhones and iPads to fix a bug that allowed deleted Signal messages to be retained on devices. The update addresses a vulnerability that potentially allowed law enforcement to access deleted messages.
Apple has released a security update for iPhones and iPads, addressing a bug that retained deleted Signal messages on devices. The issue was reportedly exploited by the FBI to extract content from a seized iPhone. The update, iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, fixes the bug by improving data redaction. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-28950, was not explicitly linked to the FBI incident by Apple. The update is available for iPhone 11 and later models, as well as certain iPad models. Signal praised Apple for the quick action, stating that users do not need to take extra steps after installing the update.
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