Apple’s Verified Photography System
Apple just released a system called “Reference Image.” It can verify the image is exactly as taken by an iPhone—new models only—without tying it to a specific iPhone or photographer. It can also verify that multiple images came from the same iPhone. Other industry solutions require a photographer or institution to vouch for an image using their own credentials. We are concerned this puts some photographers, such as…
Excerpt from the primary source: Schneier on Security
Who is affected
Home users · Small businesses · Security professionals
Affected technology: iOS & iPadOS
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