Apple Although the products excel in terms of their high level of security, they are by no means perfect in this respect. From time to time, they may contain Apple, or third-party security experts usually encounter a software bug that allows them to be exploited or similar problems. Security researchers from Oligo have now come across one such vulnerability. They managed to discover the vulnerability specifically in AirPlay, and not only are they at risk Apple product, but also a device that can be accessed through AIrPlay connect. In case Apple products, this is not such a major problem, as the company will definitely fix it through a software update. However, it is questionable to what extent the fixes will be implemented, for example, in televisions that AirPlay support.
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According to available information, a new software bug in AirPlay referred to as Airborne and its problem, very simply put, is that it allows attackers to take control of devices with support for AIrPlay and then spread malware through this technology. Although the use is quite complex and the attacker must be on the same WIFi network as his victim, the risk is still there - especially on public networks, which many people connect to without thinking.
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The interesting thing is that Apple is already working with the discoverers of the problem on the fix and has even released a few patches, while also releasing the necessary files for third-party manufacturers in case they want to fix the problem themselves. Unfortunately, too much information, given that this is a fairly widespread bug due to its dependence "only" on AirPlay, it is not. However, considering that some updates have already been released, it is clear that it is miniIt is advisable to install the latest OS versions Applu. It is quite interesting that the same type of error also contains CarPlay, but its misuse is practically impossible, as the attacker would have to be directly in the car with the device connected. CarPlay and connect to Bluetooth in the car, or use the USB port.
