iPhone owners urged to watch out for new ‘danger alert’ with terrifying meaning

APPLE is taking security to a whole new level with an extra tough way to keep your texts private.

The iPhone maker has created an advanced tool for iMessage which checks you’re only chatting with the person you intend to.

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Snooping is already virtually impossible thanks to end-to-end encryption, but Apple has launched iMessage Contact Key Verification to provide even more reassurance.

It’s designed to let you know if spies might be intercepting your messages.

Fortunately, it’s an unlikely danger for most people.

It’s more geared towards those facing “extraordinary digital threats” like an important Government official.

But anyone can use it.

“The vast majority of users will never be targeted by highly sophisticated cyberattacks, but the feature provides an important additional layer of security for those who might be,” Apple said.

“Conversations between users who have enabled iMessage Contact Key Verification receive automatic alerts if an exceptionally advanced adversary, such as a state-sponsored attacker, were ever to succeed breaching cloud servers and inserting their own device to eavesdrop on these encrypted communications.”

Whenever a snooper is believed to be in on your conversation, a message reading, “an recognized device may have been added” appears.

You’ll have to switch it on to be covered.

iMessage Contact Key Verification users will also be able to compare a Contact Verification Code in person, on FaceTime, or through another secure call.

Apple plans to roll the feature out across the world in 2023.

But it’s not the only advanced security measure being introduced.

The tech giant revealed next year users will be able to use Security Keys to access their Apple ID and iCloud account.

This means people can use a physical device as a second layer of protection.

“At Apple, we are unwavering in our commitment to provide our users with the best data security in the world,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering.

“We constantly identify and mitigate emerging threats to their personal data on device and in the cloud.

“Our security teams work tirelessly to keep users’ data safe, and with iMessage Contact Key Verification, Security Keys, and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, users will have three powerful new tools to further protect their most sensitive data and communications.”

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