New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat
30-06-2026 18:39 via appleinsider.com

New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat

Nearby attackers can crash Apple's AirDrop before users see a file transfer request, temporarily disabling AirPlay, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and other Continuity features. They're no threat, assuming you're configured properly.AirDrop settings on iPhone
The findings, published on June 30, also identify security flaws in Google and Samsung Quick Share. The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security conducted the research.Researchers Arash Ale Ebrahim and Nils Ole Tippenhauer analyzed th
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