Millions of Bluetooth headphones at risk of eavesdropping security flaw

Researchers at KU Leuven in Belgium have discovered a serious security vulnerability (called “WhisperPair”) that exists in millions of wireless headphones from several well-known brands, reports Wired.

The vulnerability can be used for both tracking and eavesdropping, without the user even realizing it. It’s due to a security flaw in the Google Fast Pair Bluetooth function. iPhone users are also affected.

A total of at least 17 headphone models from 10 manufacturers are affected...