A critical vulnerability, dubbed "AirBorne," in Apple's AirPlay protocol allows hackers to access devices on the same Wi-Fi network. The flaw affects Apple devices and millions of third-party gadgets using AirPlay. Apple has released security updates, but users are urged to update immediately and disable AirPlay when not in use. Many third-party devices may remain vulnerable due to delayed or absent patches from manufacturers, potentially compromising user data and trust in the Apple ecosystem.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.