
Aug 5, 2026
✦AppleInsider
WebKit leaks in iOS & macOS expose user data in spite of proxy use
WebKit leaks in iOS and macOS expose user data even when people use proxies or iCloud Private Relay. A Mysk blog report showed that DNS prefetching, WebAuthn, and WebTransport reveal private information. While these features improve speed, they bypass privacy tools. Experts said, "VPNs are not affected since they encrypt traffic."