Apple says it is working on a fix for a macOS bug that stored portions of encrypted emails sent via Mail app in an unencrypted form
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Discussion
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@derekmizak
Derek Mizak
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#cybersecurity by obscurity is never a good idea. In this case it is a disappointment but also a wake-up call for those who plan security policy. Encrypting storage should be default. https://www.theverge.com/...
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@jaypeters
Jay Peters
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macOS can store portions of some encrypted emails sent from Apple Mail as if they were unencrypted. The issue was first reported to Apple on July 29. macOS updates since haven't fixed it, but Apple tells The Verge it will address it in a future software update. https://twitter.co…
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@campuscodi
Catalin Cimpanu
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Apple Mail on macOS leaves parts of encrypted emails in plaintext > Sierra to Catalina affected > No official fix available > Hacky hack hack countermeasures available > Apple has known since July https://www.zdnet.com/... https://twitter.com/...