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iPhone Mirroring Bug in iOS 18 Poses Privacy Risks for Employees

A flaw in Apple's iPhone Mirroring feature could inadvertently expose personal app data to corporate IT departments, raising privacy and legal concerns.

  • Security firm Sevco discovered that iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia can reveal personal iOS app metadata on work Macs.
  • Apps from personal iPhones may appear in corporate software inventories, potentially exposing sensitive information without users' consent.
  • This issue could lead to privacy law violations, including CCPA and GDPR, and poses significant legal risks for companies.
  • Sevco has alerted Apple, which is working on a fix, but recommends avoiding iPhone Mirroring on work devices until a patch is released.
  • The bug highlights the importance of employee awareness and corporate communication to mitigate data exposure risks.
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