Tag: bluetooth eavesdropping

Apple patches Beats Studio Buds flaw that allowed eavesdropping via Bluetooth

Apple just patched a major flaw in its Beats Studio Buds that allowed hackers within Bluetooth range to eavesdrop on conversations through the earbuds' microphone, even if they weren't paired with the device. The company has released a security update, Beats Firmware Update 1B211, to fix the issue.