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The Bluetooth chipset installed in popular models from major manufacturers is vulnerable. Hackers could use it to initiate calls and eavesdrop on devices.

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[–] turkalino@lemmy.yachts 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I was hoping this would allow me to take over Bluetooth speakers that people use while skiing and replace their music with a PSA about how no one wants to hear their music

Most annoying people on the mountain

[–] doc@fedia.io 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Or public transit. Or public parks. Or grocery stores.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 days ago

Yesss. Find that sploit and please let it never be fixable. I didn't download a copy of The Wheels On The Bus for nothing.

[–] sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 6 days ago (2 children)

... and this is why I don't use bluetooth on anything.

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[–] underline960@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 days ago
[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 days ago

Yep I only use wired...

[–] ter_maxima@jlai.lu 4 points 6 days ago

This is why I chose to get a Corsair Virtuoso, which has a removable microphone.

[–] testuserpleaseupvote@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

My Redmi buds 5 had a firmware update available for me in the app. It could be an older one though, their patch notes suck and don't even say the date. v4.3.8.8

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 6 days ago

Alright now how do I test this out

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