Apple’s iCloud Private Relay can leak your real IP address through passkey logins, researchers warn - macdailynews.com
macdailynews.com is reporting on the story above. It caught our attention because it may affect readers checking their internet or a specific service on SpeedTestTools right now.
Many Apple users rely on built-in privacy tools to keep their home internet details hidden and stop websites from tracking where they are connecting from. If you expect your browsing activity to stay anonymous, finding out that modern password-free sign-ins might expose your true network connection defeats the entire purpose of having that extra shield turned on.
For now, take a look at how you sign into accounts on your Apple devices. If you use passkeys to log into sensitive websites and strictly require your location to stay concealed, be aware that this specific action might reveal your real connection to that site. When total privacy is essential, you may want to stick with standard passwords for those accounts temporarily or use a dedicated network privacy app that protects everything leaving your device.
Built-in browser protections offer everyday convenience, but newer web features can still leave small cracks in your defense.
- Run a quick speed test — get concrete numbers before assuming it's your ISP.
- Open the Down Detector board to see which major services are actually having issues right now.
- If numbers look off, walk through the Fix-My-Internet checklist — most issues clear in the first two steps.