Apple’s latest iOS update (26.4.2) fixes a critical security flaw that allowed deleted push notifications to remain accessible on iPhones and iPads – and law enforcement agencies like the FBI reportedly exploited it.<br /><br />Key takeaways:<br />✅ Update now if you’re on iPhone 11 or later, or eligible iPad models<br />✅ Deleted notifications were unexpectedly retained on-device<br />✅ The FBI used a tool to view local Signal data post-deletion<br />✅ Signal asked Apple to patch this – and Apple finally did<br />✅ EFF: Limit notification content on the lock screen for extra privacy<br /><br />🔒 Worried about your notification privacy?<br />Go to Settings → Notifications → Signal (or any sensitive app) → disable “Show Previews” or set to “When Unlocked.”<br /><br />📢 Subscribe for more security and privacy updates.<br /><br />#iOSupdate #ApplePrivacy #FBI #SignalApp #NotificationFlaw #CyberSecurity<br />
