Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Critical AirPlay Flaws Leave Millions of Devices Vulnerable to Wi-Fi-Based Attacks

Apple has patched its devices, but third-party AirPlay-compatible gadgets remain exposed, with experts urging updates or disabling the feature to prevent exploitation.

Image
iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple TV devices are all believed to be at risk.
Image

Overview

  • Oligo Security identified 23 vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and SDK, dubbed 'AirBorne,' which allow hackers to take full control of devices via Wi-Fi.
  • Apple released patches for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Vision Pro devices on March 31, addressing the flaws on its own hardware.
  • Millions of third-party AirPlay-compatible devices, such as smart TVs and speakers, remain at risk due to slow or absent updates from manufacturers.
  • Exploitation of the vulnerabilities requires attackers to be on the same Wi-Fi network, heightening risks in public or poorly secured private networks.
  • Experts recommend updating all devices immediately or disabling AirPlay when not in use to eliminate potential attack vectors.