Millions of Apple Airplay-Enabled Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi

a year ago

Apple's AirPlay feature allows seamless media sharing between Apple devices and third-party speakers/TVs.
Newly discovered security flaws in AirPlay, dubbed 'AirBorne,' could let hackers spread malware within networks.
Vulnerabilities in AirPlay's SDK enable hackers to hijack third-party devices like speakers, TVs, and set-top boxes.
Apple has patched some AirBorne flaws in its own devices, but many third-party devices remain vulnerable.
Tens of millions of third-party AirPlay-enabled devices may never receive patches, leaving them exposed.
Hackers can exploit these flaws if they are on the same Wi-Fi network as the target device.
Compromised devices could be used for espionage, botnets, or network attacks.
AirBorne vulnerabilities also affect CarPlay, but exploitation requires Bluetooth or USB pairing.
Many vulnerable devices, like smart speakers, are rarely updated by users or manufacturers.
Apple has released patches for third-party devices, but adoption is slow, leaving risks in the ecosystem.

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