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iMessage doesn't seem private

I thought iMessage was private and encrypted! 30 minutes ago someone sent me a message on iMessage about Goose Island IPA. 10 minutes ago I saw an ad for it in my Facebook app. I had never heard of it before and the person who sent it hadn’t either and he didn’t look it up. This is scary and extremely disturbing considering what a big deal Apple has made about iMessage being secure. Any info anyone can provide on what might be happening would be appreciated.

iPhone 8, iOS 11.3.1, null

Posted on May 27, 2018 5:12 PM

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