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By Sohan Published 2 years ago 1 min read
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Many police departments and news organizations have raised concerns about a new iPhone feature known as NameDrop, suggesting possible safety risks associated with sharing contact information wirelessly.

The reality, however, is that NameDrop is considered to be quite safe. Digital security specialist Chester Wisniewski of Sophos has dismissed the warnings as "hysteria" and "nonsense."

While NameDrop itself isn't a significant concern, the issue lies in the fact that police and news organizations may be misleading the public by exaggerating potential risks associated with the technology. If you would like to stay informed on reliable tech news, sign up for The Tech Friend newsletter here.

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