TLDR InfoSec · ATTACKS & VULNERABILITIES

DO A FIRMWARE UPDATE FOR YOUR AIRPODS – NOW

blogs.gnome.org4 min read

Summary from the TLDR InfoSec newsletter

There is a vulnerability in Apple AirPods that allows anyone with the Bluetooth MAC address to connect and access the microphone or music. An update is available for affected AirPods models to fix the issue. Android users may face challenges updating the firmware as AirPods typically auto-update only with iOS or macOS devices.