#AirdropSafetyGuide
Apple AirDrop Safety**
**Risks:**
- **Cyberflashing**: Unsolicited explicit content sent via AirDrop (76% of girls aged 12–18 report exposure) .
- **Malware**: Malicious files can execute scripts upon acceptance (e.g., Mac-targeted viruses) .
- **Data Leaks**: Apple ID hashing may expose email/phone numbers if intercepted .
**Safety Tips:**
1. **Adjust Visibility Settings**:
- Set AirDrop to **"Contacts Only"** (default on iOS 16+) or **"Receiving Off"** in public .
- On iPhone: *Settings > General > AirDrop*. On Mac: *Finder > AirDrop > Allow me to be discovered by* .
2. **Decline Unknown Transfers**: Reject files from strangers—previewed content may appear before acceptance .
3. **Disable in Public**: Turn off AirDrop in crowded spaces (malls, protests) to avoid unwanted transfers .
4. **Update Devices**: Ensure iOS/macOS is updated to patch vulnerabilities (e.g., Cellebrite exploits) .
5. **Educate Children**: Teach kids to decline unsolicited AirDrops and report cyberflashing .
