Researchers Identify Vulnerabilities in Apple's iCloud Private Relay Exposing IP Addresses
Security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk have identified vulnerabilities in Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature, designed to mask users' IP addresses while browsing Safari. Due to flaws in the WebKit browser engine, websites supporting or simulating passkeys can potentially reveal users' real IP addresses despite Private Relay being enabled. The issue affects only Safari traffic and iCloud subscribers, with Apple yet to respond. Researchers have launched a website to help users check if their IP address is exposed.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, firstpost. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 6 Aug, 10:18 am. Other outlets followed.