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Hashes are generated for all images(I think some thumbnail is also generated ), then sent to Apple that checks each hash vs the secret database, the if(matches>
by simion314 5y ago
Hashes are generated for all images(I think some thumbnail is also generated ), then sent to Apple that checks each hash vs the secret database, the if(matches>=30) code runs on the server too.
I would say the scan is on the device and the check is on the server to make sure the secret database of hashes does not get leaked. The image is never encrypted and if FBI (or the corresponding national agency)comes with a warrant your iCloud data will be fully readable.
- onethought 5y agoThe image is never scanned either, unless you consider generating a hash: scanning. Given hash comparison is how we treat passwords (an extremely sensitive piece of information). I don’t see how anyone can make a compelling case that: generating a hash is an image in some way compromises the privacy of the owner of the image or contents of the image.
- simion314 5y ago>The image is never scanned either, unless you consider generating a hash: scanning. You are a really torturing the language and logic, Example, some malware lists all the files on your system and sends the file names to Disney. Your logic says that is not scanning your devices, it is just listing the file names and your logic implies the scanning happens on Disney server.
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