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Update now! Bluetooth flaw lets attackers silently hijack accessories
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PCWorld
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that a critical Bluetooth vulnerability called WhisperPair allows attackers to hijack accessories and track them globally through Google’s Find Hub network.
The flaw affects Bluetooth devices with outdated Fast Pair implementations, enabling attackers to eavesdrop on conversations or play unauthorized audio content.
If you have any Bluetooth devices, you should check ASAP whether firmware updates are available—and if they are, install them as soon as you can.
The vulnerability exists in Google’s Fast Pair Service (GFPS), which is designed to enable quicker discovery and pairing of Bluetooth accessories.
Attackers can exploit GFPS to take control of Bluetooth devices in their vicinity without being noticed, even when said devices aren’t in pairing mode.