Apple Begins Scanning Public iCloud Links for Harmful Content with iOS 27.3

11/05/2026

iCloud items shared with Anyone with the Link will be checked by Apple from iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3.

11/05/2026

If you share iCloud files or photos using the 'Anyone with link' option, Apple can scan the contents for harmful content and take action if necessary.

11/05/2026

Apple has revealed that it plans to start checking public iCloud links for harmful content starting with iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3. The change specifically applies to...

11/05/2026

Apple will begin checking publicly shared iCloud content in version 27.3. Here's what the change means for file sharing, encryption, and account restrictions.

11/05/2026

Apple quietly rolled out a change to the way it handles content you share via public links.

11/04/2026

iOS 27.3 adds lots of new iPhone features, and it also makes a change to how public iCloud links work with the aim of preventing harmful content from being shared. Here are the details.

11/04/2026

Apple will begin checking publicly shared iCloud links for harmful content with its 27.3 updates, with violations risking account bans or law enforcement referrals.Apple to scan public iCloud...

11/04/2026

Content shared with anyone who has the URL will be scanned for 'harmful content,' though the iMaker hasn't defined that term