Immediately disable the NameDrop feature on iPhone to avoid being exploited by bad guys
The NameDrop feature carries a potential risk of exposing user information. Readers should consider this before enabling this feature.
The NameDrop feature was officially released in the iOS 17 version and offers interesting experiences with the ability to share information by simply bringing the two iPhones closer together. However, in iOS version 17.1, Apple's NameDrop feature is enabled by default, which provides more convenience to users but also carries the risk of information being leaked and exploited by thieves.
Currently, the police in the state of Ohio (USA) have just issued a warning to parents that the NameDrop feature is enabled by default in iOS version 17.1. This feature allows two iPhones to share information. Contacts with each other when they are placed next to each other and full sharing with just one touch of the screen. Contact information includes the user's phone number, email address and picture.
This feature poses potential problems related to children's information that can easily fall into the wrong hands, so the police are asking parents to turn this feature off to avoid any possible incidents. To disable this feature, users can follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Open the Settings app > General Settings > AirDrop.
- Step 2: Disable the NameDrop feature in the “Merge Devices” section.
Although police in the US warn children, readers also need to be careful because bad guys have many tricks to steal your information. It is better to turn off this feature completely and enable it only when necessary.
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