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Dublin Live
21-05-2025
- Dublin Live
iPhone owners given 'important' advice to check their settings immediately
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info All Apple users must pay attention and make sure they update all of their devices without delay. This latest alert has been raised after security experts at Oligo discovered a number of flaws within Apple's AirPlay technology that could allows hackers to infect phones, tablets and laptops with worrying malware. The attack has been branded "AirBorne" and it's not something anyone should ignore. "The vulnerabilities and the attack vectors they enable have been named "AirBorne" by Oligo Security researchers, as the attacks that they make possible are transmitted via wireless networks or peer–to-peer connections, and allow attackers to fully take over devices and use that access as a launchpad for further exploitation," the Oligo team explained. For those not aware, Apple's AirPlay system allows content to beamed to speakers and TVs wirelessly using Wi-Fi. However, it appears that this wire-free connectivity has also given cyber crooks a way to infect devices. Luckily, Apple has now fixed all of the bugs but it's vital that all users make sure their iPhones, iPads and MacBooks are fully updated with the very latest software. "Researchers have discovered a series of major security flaws in Apple AirPlay," Alanna Titterington from Kaspersky explained. "They've dubbed this family of vulnerabilities – and the potential exploits based on them – "AirBorne". The bugs can be leveraged individually or in combinations to carry out wireless attacks on a wide range of AirPlay-enabled hardware. "The most important thing you can do to protect yourself from AirBorne attacks is to update all your AirPlay-enabled devices." To make sure you are fully up to date, simply head to your Settings, then tap General and Software Update. Your device will show what downloads are impending or if your device is running the latest software. Although this latest attack sounds worrying you will be safe if you have the latest updates from Apple. It's also worth noting that a hack can only take place if the cyber crook is on the same Wi-Fi network which makes it very unlikely consumers will be affected. The only time Apple users might need to be alert is when using a public Wi-Fi network. "To pull off the attack, the adversary needs to be on the same network as the victim, which is realistic if, for example, the victim is connected to public Wi-Fi," Titterington added. For those still concerned, there are some other ways to avoid the issue. This includes disabling the AirPlay receiver if it is not in use., restrict AirPlay access and change the setting to "Allow AirPlay for" to "Current User". Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Everyone with an iPhone given 'important' advice - check your settings now
Apple users have been reminded to check their settings without delay. All Apple users must pay attention and make sure they update all of their devices without delay. This latest alert has been raised after security experts at Oligo discovered a number of flaws within Apple's AirPlay technology that could allows hackers to infect phones, tablets and laptops with worrying malware. The attack has been branded "AirBorne" and it's not something anyone should ignore. "The vulnerabilities and the attack vectors they enable have been named 'AirBorne' by Oligo Security researchers, as the attacks that they make possible are transmitted via wireless networks or peer–to-peer connections, and allow attackers to fully take over devices and use that access as a launchpad for further exploitation," the Oligo team explained. For those not aware, Apple's AirPlay system allows content to beamed to speakers and TVs wirelessly using Wi-Fi. However, it appears that this wire-free connectivity has also given cyber crooks a way to infect devices. Luckily, Apple has now fixed all of the bugs but it's vital that all users make sure their iPhones, iPads and MacBooks are fully updated with the very latest software. "Researchers have discovered a series of major security flaws in Apple AirPlay," Alanna Titterington from Kaspersky explained. "They've dubbed this family of vulnerabilities – and the potential exploits based on them – 'AirBorne'. The bugs can be leveraged individually or in combinations to carry out wireless attacks on a wide range of AirPlay-enabled hardware. "The most important thing you can do to protect yourself from AirBorne attacks is to update all your AirPlay-enabled devices." To make sure you are fully up to date, simply head to your Settings, then tap General and Software Update. Your device will show what downloads are impending or if your device is running the latest software. Although this latest attack sounds worrying you will be safe if you have the latest updates from Apple. It's also worth noting that a hack can only take place if the cyber crook is on the same Wi-Fi network which makes it very unlikely consumers will be affected. The only time Apple users might need to be alert is when using a public Wi-Fi network. "To pull off the attack, the adversary needs to be on the same network as the victim, which is realistic if, for example, the victim is connected to public Wi-Fi," Titterington added. For those still concerned, there are some other ways to avoid the issue. This includes disabling the AirPlay receiver if it is not in use., restrict AirPlay access and change the setting to 'Allow AirPlay for' to 'Current User'.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Yahoo
Screening lanes unveiled to curb airport queues
An airport that was plagued with "unacceptable queuing" last summer has introduced passenger screening lanes to curb the problem. Birmingham Airport has invested £5m to help ensure long lines do not "impact customers' summer again". The lanes are responsible for screening cabin luggage and have the capacity to screen up to 3,600 passengers per hour during peak times. They have been installed after months of delays last year that at times left passengers out of pocket when they missed flights and had to book new ones. In response Al Titterington, terminal operations director, said the airport had focused on how it ensures customers can now be supported to join their flight as quickly as possible. "Last summer, some passengers experienced unacceptable lengths of queuing," said Mr Titterington. "Since last summer, we have been relentless in our focus to make sure unacceptable queuing does not return this year." The problems in 2024, caused during a £60m upgrade to introduce new security desks and hi-tech scanners, went on for months, with some passengers telling the BBC they had been left trapped after being accused of security breaches. One passenger, Iain Vowles Smith from Walsall, missed his flight to Rome, where he was due to go on holiday as part of celebrations after his retirement from the NHS. Mr Vowles Smith described the situation at the time as "chaotic". It took some passengers 90 minutes to get through security last year due to building works with some passengers nearly missing their flights. The airport's upgrade now includes Next Generation Security Checkpoints that are intended to enable passengers to carry up to two litres of liquid onboard, as UK-wide airport security restrictions become more relaxed. The new lanes are located in Zone A at the airport. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Extra night flights at Birmingham Airport approved More staff recruited in bid to tackle long airport queues Security staff needed at airport plagued by delays Man missed retirement holiday due to airport delay Birmingham Airport
