{
  "id": 215960,
  "title": "Apple's Private Relay tool can leak users' IP addresses — with OnionBrowser also affected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/apples-private-relay-tool-can-leak-users-ip-addresses-with",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T10:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/apples-private-relay-tool-can-leak-users-ip-addresses-with-onionbrowser-also-affected"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk uncovered three WebKit flaws that inadvertently expose real IP addresses, despite Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature. These vulnerabilities arise from WebKit's DNS prefetching, WebAuthn origin requests, and WebTransport bypass proxy settings. The issues have been identified in iOS versions 26.0, 18.0, and 26.4, respectively. Private Relay, which is designed to hide user IP addresses and encrypt web traffic, unfortunately does not fully protect users from these leaks. The three affected browsers include Tor and Psylo, both of which have already issued updates to address the problems. However, Apple has not confirmed a patch or indicated any work towards resolving the issue, stating that they are reviewing the researchers' report. Apple users can verify if the Private Relay feature is functioning correctly by visiting a dedicated website built by the researchers.",
  "summary": "While Apple is looking into it, some browser makers have already made their moves.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple's Private Relay tool can leak users' IP addresses.",
    "Tor and Psylo browsers affected; Apple has not confirmed a patch."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "404 Media",
        "title": "Apple's ‘Private Relay’ Is Exposing Users’ Real IP Addresses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/apples-private-relay-is-exposing-users-real-ip-addresses",
        "published": "2026-08-05T13:46:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple's iCloud Private Relay is Leaking Users' Real IP Addresses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/apples-icloud-private-relay-is-leaking-users-real-ip-addresses",
        "published": "2026-08-05T19:41:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Slashdot",
        "title": "Apple's 'Private Relay' Is Exposing Users' Real IP Addresses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/apples-private-relay-is-exposing-users-real-ip-addresses-189095",
        "published": "2026-08-05T20:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature is leaking users' real IP addresses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/apples-icloud-private-relay-feature-is-leaking-users-real-ip-addresses",
        "published": "2026-08-06T10:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hacker News",
        "title": "Apple iCloud Private Relay Can Expose Real IPs Through WebKit Proxy Bypasses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/apple-icloud-private-relay-can-expose-real-ips-through-webkit-proxy",
        "published": "2026-08-06T11:33:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}