How Apple Scans Your Phone and How to Evade It - NeuralHash CSAM Detection Algorithm Explained

Explore the technical details of Apple's controversial CSAM detection system in this comprehensive video analysis. Delve into the NeuralHash algorithm, private set intersection, threshold secret sharing, and synthetic match vouchers used to scan images on users' devices. Examine the system requirements, privacy considerations, and potential weaknesses, including database control and adversarial attacks. Gain insights into the cryptographic protocols and security measures implemented, as well as the broader implications for user privacy and child protection efforts.

- Introduction
- System Requirements
- System Overview
- NeuralHash
- Private Set Intersection
- Threshold Secret Sharing
- Synthetic Match Vouchers
- Problem 1: Who controls the database?
- Problem 2: Adversarial Attacks
- Comments & Conclusion