Apple’s Airdrop can be used for some great things, such as easily sending photos and videos to friends, but it can also be used for naughty purposes, too. Pickr’s editor joins ABC Canberra to talk the history of cyberflashing and what you can do to prevent it.
If you’ve ever used Airdrop between from iPhone to iPhone, or even iPhone to a Mac, you’re using Apple’s Airdrop technology properly. But not everyone does, and some are actively using the technology to harass others.
Unsolicited images and videos sent to your phone can be a form of harassment called cyberflashing, and we’re seeing more of it in recent months. What is it, does it only affect iPhones, and what can you do to prevent it?
Pickr editor Leigh Stark joins ABC Canberra’s Georgia Stynes to talk about the history of cyberflashing, and the steps you can do to stop it affecting you.
To hear it, head to ABC Canberra’s September 2, 2022 program and tune in from the 43 minute 13 second mark (0:43:19).
