Security issue in Apple Airdrop allow attackers to steal personal information

Simple tip for NON-TECH users…This security issue can also be mitigated by sticking to the principle of least privilege, even when it comes to seemingly innocent apps, that are just trying to make our lives easier. If you’re not actively using Apple’s AirDrop feature, then DO NOT have it running in the background, unnecessarily.

“So far, Apple has neither acknowledged the problem nor indicated that they are working on a solution,” the researchers concluded. “This means that the users of more than 1.5 billion Apple devices are still vulnerable to the outlined privacy attacks. Users can only protect themselves by disabling AirDrop discovery in the system settings and by refraining from opening the sharing menu.”

[Security issue in Apple Airdrop allow attackers to steal personal information] via SiliconANGLE