"Disrupting iPhone and iPad": A new loophole has been discovered in Apple's file transfer system
Do you have an iPhone or iPad? You might want to close the AirDrop for files or alternatively, update it soon. A security researcher has found a way to disrupt the iPhone and iPad using Apple's file transfer function. Apple did not respond to the issue, but did release a software update that included fixing and hacking
"Disrupting iPhone and iPad": A new loophole has been discovered in Apple's file transfer system
Photo by Mikey Levy, San JoseHave you left the AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad open? With a new attack you can disable your iPhone or iPad. Security researcher Kishan in Greece has found a way to spread "endless spam" to all iPhones and iPhones around. The confirmation window for the message pops up again - and again, and it seems that just turning off and turning on the screen until the next time the message is sent or alternatively turns off the function. This is not the first time the function has turned out to be problematic. We previously reported that the function is used to transmit pornographic content, and dozens of users complained that they received such content during their New York City subway ride.
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To the full articleThe attack works against iPhone and iPad users who have been able to get files on AirDrop from anyone. If the user function settings change this to receive contacts from contacts only, attackers will need to be saved to the contact list. Greyhas told SecurityWeek the attack also works against Macs, but while the iPhone and iPad have the full screen screen, computers are a small message that doesn't hurt the user's use, and the attack can be blocked by turning off the wireless or wireless Internet connection.
Apple did not officially refer to the security hole it discovered in Garya, but did mention its name in the list of credits during the last update. IOS 13.3, iPad 13.3, and macOS 10.15.2 resolve the issue, so if you are using an older version, we recommend that you update to the new version. In addition, in the case of Apple computers, the company has integrated machine learning, so that if the user cancels more than 3 consecutive file transfer requests, the system will detect it and block the requests automatically.
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Apple noted that the hack was fixed with the update to iOS 13.3, but still any user can transfer files to you if the privacy settings are public. To change this, go to Setup, General, and click AirDrop. Rename settings receives data from everyone for contacts only. You can still opt out of receiving files completely, but then you will have to turn on the function whenever you want to receive files.
