Google Fast Pair Security Vulnerability Exposes Sony and Anker Users to Eavesdropping
A critical Google Fast Pair security vulnerability, WhisperPair, allows hackers to eavesdrop on Sony and Anker headphones and track device locations.
Your wireless headphones could be listening to you. A major security flaw in Google's Fast Pair protocol has put millions of users at risk, affecting industry giants like Sony and Anker.
The WhisperPair Vulnerability Explained
Researchers from KU Leuven University in Belgium discovered several critical vulnerabilities collectively dubbed WhisperPair. According to Wired, these flaws allow attackers within Bluetooth range to secretly pair with headphones, earbuds, and speakers without the user's knowledge.
Affected devices include popular models like the Sony WH-1000XM6, as well as products from Nothing and Anker. Once connected, a hacker can eavesdrop on private conversations or track the device's movement using the Google Find Hub network.
Cross-Platform Risks for iPhone Users
It's not just an Android problem. The researchers confirmed that iPhone users who use these affected Bluetooth devices are equally vulnerable. Since the flaw exists within the Fast Pair protocol implemented in the hardware itself, the host's operating system offers no protection against the WhisperPair attack.
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