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You may be surprised. Apple’s AirPlay has new vulnerabilities that could leave millions of devices vulnerable. When people think about AirPlay, their first thought is convenience, like streaming a video, mirroring your screen, and connecting your phone to your car—– No wires, No fuss.
Researchers at Oligo Security have discovered a major problem. Airborne is a new set of issues that could allow hackers to take over AirPlay devices without your interaction. The only requirement would be to be connected to the same Wi-Fi.
What They Do to You
Hackers can target you using AirPlay’s vulnerabilities
- Zero-click attack: Hackers do not have to interact with the victim to hack them. These devices are infected with malicious code.
- Third-Party: Apple may have patched the issues internally, but it is still possible that third-party products are affected. Globally, tens of millions could be affected.
Due to the fact that third-party vendors like LG, Samsung Sony and others rarely upgrade their firmware, this issue can persist for many years.
What you can do about it
To begin, update everything. Check the firmware on your smart speakers, TVs and car systems. Secondly secure your Wi-Fi with stronger and unique passwords. A hacker will need access to the network to exploit these vulnerabilities. FFinally, you should be careful when using public Wi-Fi. Hackers can easily access devices on networks such as those in hotels or cafes.
Attacks become easier as technology improves. Airborne flaws remind us that convenience isn’t security. “Digital landmine“. Stay ahead of the silent threats by updating your devices.
