iOS 27 introduces Impersonation Risk Detection to prevent scams
Apple reveals Impersonation Risk Detection on iOS 27 to assess scam risks from social engineering, requiring users to manually enable it.
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- iOS 27 adds Impersonation Risk Detection to combat social engineering scams
- The system analyzes device and Apple Account data to assess threat levels
- Risk levels are categorized into three tiers: Unknown, Medium, and High
- Users must manually enable this security feature in their privacy settings
Apple has detailed a new feature called Impersonation Risk Detection on its support website, designed to combat social engineering scams where malicious actors pose as banks, government agencies, or trusted individuals to pressure victims into transferring funds or altering account details.
Traditional security measures like two-factor authentication often fail to detect these scams because victims execute transactions themselves under psychological pressure. This new system addresses the gap by monitoring device and account data for signs of manipulation.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The introduction of Impersonation Risk Detection marks a shift toward behavioral-based threat mitigation. By sharing only the calculated risk level rather than underlying personal data with third-party apps, Apple maintains its strong stance on user privacy while enabling external developers to build better defenses.
The system evaluates device and account indicators, returning a risk score to participating apps. The risk levels are categorized as follows:
- Unknown: No suspicious behavior detected (does not guarantee absolute safety)
- Medium: Some suspicious signals detected
- High: Significant suspicious signals detected
Once an app receives the risk assessment, it decides how to respond—such as requesting additional authentication, delaying transactions, or displaying warning messages. Apple does not dictate how individual apps handle these alerts.
iPhone users running iOS 27 can manually activate this feature by following these steps:
- Open the Settings application
- Select Privacy & Security
- Scroll down and tap Impersonation Risk Detection
- Turn on the Share with App Developers option
Users may be required to sign in to the App Store with their Apple Account before enabling the feature. The capability is supported on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 and above, though it only functions within compatible apps, for which Apple has not yet released a directory.
Source: Thairath Lifestyle
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