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iOS 27 introduces Impersonation Risk Detection for scam prevention
Key points
- iOS 27 includes 'Impersonation Risk Detection' feature.
- Detects social engineering scams by analyzing device and account data.
- Provides a risk level to supported apps, not underlying data.
- Users must manually enable the feature in settings.
New Scam Prevention Feature in iOS 27
Apple has introduced 'Impersonation Risk Detection' in iOS 27, a new security feature designed to combat social engineering scams. This tool aims to protect users from fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as bank details, often conducted via text messages, emails, or phone calls.
How Impersonation Risk Detection Works
The feature analyzes information from the user's device and Apple Account to identify signs of an active scam. Unlike traditional security measures, it addresses scenarios where users are tricked into taking actions themselves. It then provides a 'risk level' (Unknown, Medium, or High) to supported applications, without sharing the underlying data used for the assessment. Apps can then respond by prompting identity verification, adding delays, or displaying warnings.
Enabling the Feature
Impersonation Risk Detection is disabled by default and requires manual activation. Users can enable it by navigating to Settings > Privacy & Security > Impersonation Risk Detection and toggling on 'Share with App Developers'. The feature's functionality is limited to supported applications, though Apple has not yet released a list of these apps.
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Reporting from
Apple's iOS 27 adds a new security feature called 'Impersonation Risk Detection' to help protect users from social engineering scams. This feature analyzes device and Apple Account information to detect signs of active scams and provides a risk level to supported apps, which can then take action like displaying warnings or requiring additional verification.