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What do you think about editing the title to indicate AirDrop has security issues? When I clicked I thought it was going to be about what all I can share using airdrop lol

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Interesting. I just read the title and assumed it was talking about security issues. Since we all know AirDrop can share files (what it was intended for), presumed this meant it's also sharing some data/privacy issues unbeknownst to us.

It can also share, at minimum, URLs.

I felt the title was too ambiguous. The only reason why I assumed it was about security is because I looked at the source URL.

I even work in the field of security most of the time, and while I suspected it might have something to do with security, I assumed that even then it was going to be someone who simply was annoyed you could send an executable or a PDF with an exploit over AirDrop, as opposed to metadata ;P.

Looking at the article I would say the actual title presented is "Apple AirDrop shares more than files: TU-Researchers discover significant privacy leak in Apple's file-sharing service", but that's a bit long for a HN title. I'm not sure what the policy is on using the subtitle (TU-Researchers discover significant privacy leak in Apple's file-sharing service) if it's more descriptive, but I think it would make sense in this case.

The rule is to use some substring present on the page. So long as you don't make up something that editorializes picking a different title is encouraged.

IMO more chars on title should be allowed.

I would prefer to just link to https://privatedrop.github.io/

It lists 2 vulnerabilities: Sender Leakage and Receiver leakage. The files are not at risk, its your phone number and apple ID.

Or alternatively, Maybe rename to: Apple AirDrop reveals mobile number and email

I guessed it could go either way. I only clicked through to find out if it was less dry than a security issue!

I definitely thought the same thing! haha

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