Advice on configuring AirDrop to prevent unsolicited content reaching your devices

iphone - There have been reports of students receiving unsolicited content via AirDrop on their devices. Follow this advice from Information Services to prevent receiving unwanted and malicious content. AirDrop is a convenient way to transfer files and more between Apple devices. There are settings considerations you should to take note of as an Apple device owner, to avoid malicious and unsolicited files being shared to your devices. When sharing a file from one of your devices, you will be able to see any device within range that can accept files in AirDrop dialogs. These may be your devices, for example, you may want to send a file from your iPhone to your Mac. However, you will be able to see other devices owned by your friends, colleagues, or even strangers.