> While AirDrop’s device-to-device communications channel is typically protected from third-party snooping by its own layer of security, that wouldn’t shield someone who may have been tricked into connecting with a stranger, perhaps by tapping on a deceptively named device in a list of contacts or by thoughtlessly accepting an unsolicited connection request. This step is required for the sender to be identified, according to security experts.
Apple already acted on this, didn’t they? AirDrop now defaults to off and you can only switch it on for ten minutes at a time – you can’t forget to switch it off again. When Apple implemented this change, I remember that they were criticised because people said they were doing what China wanted by cracking down on P2P communication. Now it’s the opposite situation but the same criticism.
Apple already acted on this, didn’t they? AirDrop now defaults to off and you can only switch it on for ten minutes at a time – you can’t forget to switch it off again. When Apple implemented this change, I remember that they were criticised because people said they were doing what China wanted by cracking down on P2P communication. Now it’s the opposite situation but the same criticism.