Recent revelations have exposed significant security vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay feature, which previously allowed for seamless connections between devices. Researchers from Oligo unveiled a set of flaws known as 'AirBorne,' enabling hackers to potentially hijack AirPlay-enabled devices on the same Wi-Fi network. While Apple has addressed some of these bugs in its products, tens of millions of third-party devices remain at risk. Many of these may never receive necessary patches due to their varied support, heightening concerns over long-term security vulnerabilities in smart-home ecosystems.
Thanks to the AirPlay feature, iPhones and Macbooks can connect to various Apple and third-party devices, but newly discovered security flaws could allow hackers to spread malware on these connections.
Researchers from Oligo revealed 'AirBorne,' a set of vulnerabilities affecting Apple’s AirPlay that could enable hackers to hijack connected devices within the same Wi-Fi network.
Oligo’s CTO estimated that potentially vulnerable AirPlay-enabled devices could number in the tens of millions, complicating the patching process and security landscape.
Apple has patched several bugs in its own devices, but the widespread nature of AirPlay means many third-party devices may remain at risk for years.
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