Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Feature Vulnerable, Exposes Users’ Real Email Addresses

Apple’s Hide My Email service was designed to protect user privacy by masking email addresses. Researchers discovered a vulnerability that can uncover the real addresses behind the masks. The flaw allows an attacker to retrieve the original email linked to an Apple ID. Affected users may have their personal contact information exposed without consent. The issue highlights ongoing challenges in implementing secure email aliasing. Apple has been notified and is expected to develop a patch to close the gap. Until a fix is released, users should monitor for suspicious activity on their accounts. Privacy advocates call for stronger safeguards on such privacy‑enhancing features.