Hackers could hijack AirPlay & CarPlay devices using set of 'Airborne' flaws

Millions of AirPlay devices may be putting users at risk — and hackers don't even need a password to break in.


A newly discovered set of flaws, dubbed AirBorne, exposes Apple's AirPlay and CarPlay technology to attacks from hackers on the same Wi-Fi network. According to cybersecurity firm Oligo, the vulnerabilities could allow attackers to hijack third-party smart speakers, TVs, set-top boxes, and other AirPlay-enabled gadgets.

AirPlay is Apple's wireless streaming technology that lets users send video, audio, and other content between devices on the same network, while CarPlay connects an iPhone to a car's infotainment system for navigation, music, and communication.


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