How Appdome Protects iOS Apps from SharePlay Security Threats
What is SharePlay?
SharePlay, a feature first introduced in iOS 15, allows iOS users to share multimedia experiences like watching videos or listening to music during a FaceTime call. With iOS 18, SharePlay’s capabilities expanded to include options for users to draw on another’s screen or control devices remotely during calls. These advanced functionalities, while enhancing user interaction, introduce new security vulnerabilities that need addressing, especially for apps handling sensitive data.
How Does Appdome Protect Mobile iOS Apps from SharePlay Attacks?
Appdome tackles the security risks associated with SharePlay through advanced security ‘Prevent Screensharing‘ and ‘Block Remote Desktop Control‘ features.
The ‘Prevent Screensharing’ feature ensures that sensitive content within an app cannot be broadcast via SharePlay or any other screen-sharing outlet. This protection is crucial for apps handling sensitive personal or business information.
On the other hand, the ‘Block Remote Desktop Control’ feature safeguards against remote manipulation attempts, ensuring that no external party can control the app’s functions remotely. Together, these protections fortify iOS apps against unauthorized access and control, maintaining the integrity and security of the user’s data during SharePlay sessions.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- How effective is Appdome’s Prevent App Screen Sharing protection during SharePlay sessions?
- When screen sharing is initiated via SharePlay, Appdome’s feature prevents the other user from controlling the device or clicking buttons. This ensures no unauthorized interaction. and if an attempt is made, the “BlockedScreenCaptureEvent” threat event is triggered, providing robust protection across iOS devices from iOS 15 onwards.
- What occurs when remote device control is enabled over FaceTime with Appdome’s Remote Desktop Control?
- With this feature active, only contacts that have been in the device’s address book for several days and are pre-verified can attempt control. iOS confirms user acknowledgment before access is granted. If an unverified or new contact attempts control, Appdome’s “Remote Desktop Control” security event is triggered, effectively blocking unauthorized access.
How Do I Learn More?
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