Fast Pair, loose security: Bluetooth accessories open to silent hijack
Hundreds of millions of wireless earbuds, headphones, and speakers are vulnerable to silent hijacking due to a flaw in Google's Fast Pair system that allows attackers to seize control without the owner ever touching the pairing button. The issue, dubbed "WhisperPair," was uncovered by researchers at KU Leuven, who found…
bubmagJanuary 17, 2026