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Critical AirPlay Vulnerabilities Expose Users to Cyber Attacks

5/2/2025

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Cybersecurity firm Oligo has uncovered serious vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol, dubbed "AirBorne." These flaws could let hackers remotely execute code, eavesdrop, or launch denial-of-service attacks on devices sharing the same network. While Apple has issued patches for its devices, many third-party gadgets still remain at risk, urging users to update for their safety.

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Cybersecurity firm Oligo has uncovered serious vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol, dubbed "AirBorne." These flaws could let hackers remotely execute code, eavesdrop, or launch denial-of-service attacks on devices sharing the same network. While Apple has issued patches for its devices, many third-party gadgets still remain at risk, urging users to update for their safety.