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Researchers say changing simple iPhone setting fixes long-standing privacy bug – USA TODAY

Apple’s AirPlay file-sharing feature has “a severe privacy leak” that makes iPhone and MacBook users vulnerable to scammers, researchers say.

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Apple unveiled many new devices during its “Spring Loaded” event, including an updated iPad Pro, iMacs and a set of Tile-like devices called AirTags.
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The AirDrop feature on iPhones and MacBook computers has a vulnerability that could give scammers access to your email and phone number, a team of researchers say.
AirDrop lets you share photos, documents and other files with other Apple devices nearby. When users have Bluetooth and WiFi turned on, they can discover each others’ devices and…

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