Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking

Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to ...

Google Fast Pair devices need an immediate update for hacking risk

Researchers were able to exploit Fast Pair to hijack devices using Find Hub ...

Many Bluetooth devices with Google Fast Pair vulnerable to “WhisperPair” hack

Fast Pair is widely used, and your device may be vulnerable even if you’ve never used a Google product. The bug affects more ...
TechCrunch

ICE unit signs new $3M contract for phone-hacking tech

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement arm Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has signed a contract worth $3 million with Magnet Forensics, a company that makes a ...
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University of Florida researchers create device for detecting cell phone hacking: Meet 'Marlin'

Researchers at the University of Florida (UF) and ETH Zurich have developed a device called "Marlin" to detect wireless hacking attempts on cell phones. The new device addresses vulnerabilities in ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

TSA issues warning about smartphones, devices at the airport. Here is what to avoid

TSA warns against using public airport USB charging stations due to the risk of "juice jacking," where hackers can steal your data. Travelers should use a personal power brick or battery pack instead ...
Android

Android 16 has a clever way to defeat USB-based hacking

Android 16 introduces a powerful new security measure that automatically blocks USB connections when your phone is locked, requiring device authentication before any external USB drives or peripherals ...