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AirDrop and Quick Share vulnerabilities risk billions of devices

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Researchers have identified vulnerabilities in Apple's AirDrop and Google's Quick Share features that could expose billions of devices to data theft from up to 30 meters away. These flaws pose a significant risk to users of both iOS and Android devices, potentially compromising personal information. AI

IMPACT Potential for data exposure across billions of devices highlights security risks in consumer tech.

RANK_REASON Identifies vulnerabilities in widely used file-sharing features.

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AirDrop and Quick Share vulnerabilities risk billions of devices

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    AirDrop and Quick Share vulnerabilities could expose billions of devices — how to lock yours down AirDrop and Quick Share flaws put five billion devices at risk from 30 meters away, researchers have found. https://www. androidauthority.com/quick-sha re-airdrop-vulnerability-disco…

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