Apple introduced a scam-prevention feature called Impersonation Risk Detection with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The feature allows supported apps to request a risk assessment when a user takes an action that could be connected to an active social engineering scam. “Impersonation Risk Detection helps protect against active social engineering scams.
Apple’s new iOS 27 feature looks for signs you’re being scammed
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