Millions of AirPlay devices may be putting users at risk — and hackers don’t even need a password to break in.
AirPlay on iPhone
AirPlay on iPhone
A newly discovered set of flaws, dubbed AirBorne, exposes Apple’s AirPlay and CarPlay technology to attacks from hackers on the same Wi-Fi network. According to cybersecurity firm Oligo, the vulnerabilities could allow attackers to hijack third-party smart speakers, TVs, set-top boxes, and other AirPlay-enabled gadgets.
AirPlay is Apple’s wireless streaming technology that lets users send video, audio, and other content between devices on the same network, while CarPlay connects an iPhone to a car’s infotainment system for navigation, music, and communication.