Apple fixes vulnerability allowing access to deleted Signal messages

cnet.com

Apple released iOS 26.4.2 to fix a vulnerability allowing access to deleted Signal messages. The update addresses a flaw where notifications for deleted messages were retained, enabling the FBI to recover them. This security patch is crucial for user privacy, even for those not using Signal, and requires manual installation via Software Update.


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