Researcher uncovers Find My security flaw through AirTag
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`It`s possible to upload arbitrary data from non-internet-connected devices by sending Find My BLE broadcasts to nearby Apple devices that then upload the data for you` What you need to know A security researcher has reportedly uncovered a flaw in Apple`s Find My network. Fabian Bräunlein says a loophole can be used to send messages to nearby devices. The flaw was found through Apple`s new AirTag tracking device. A security researcher claims to have found a flaw in the security of Apple`s Find My network, uncovered through its new AirTag. In a new blog researcher Fabian Bräunlein states: With the recent release of Apple`s AirTags, I was curious whether Find My`s Offline Finding network could be (ab)used to upload arbitrary data to the Internet, from devices that are not connected to WiFi or mobile internet. The data would be broadcasted via Bluetooth Low Energy and picked up by nearby Apple devices, that, once they are connected to the Internet, forward the data to Appl...