‘High risk’ warning in Bluetooth headphone, your words are no longer secret, what to do

News India Live, Digital Desk, Wireless audio: Be careful if you use Sony, Bose, Jabra, Marshall, Sennheiser or any other large brand Bluetooth headphone! The Cyber ​​Security Agency of the Government of India, Cert-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has issued a big alert on these popular Bluetooth headphones for a serious security flaw in these popular Bluetooth headphones. This flaw is so dangerous that hackers can easily take your device under their control and listen or record your personal things.

What is this serious flaw?

CERT-in reported that these Bluetooth headphones have found a major security lapse called “CVE-2023-24023”. This flaw affects the headphone’s Bluetooth connection (especially Bluetooth Classic BR/EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy Ble). In simple words, this safety hole can allow the attackers to connect the attackers without your permission or your information.

What can be a danger?

Taking advantage of this flaw, cyber attackers can do all this:

• Listen to your words: They can hear the conversation between your headphone and your phone or computer, whether you are on a call or listening to something.

• Stolen data: They can make access to sensitive information in your device, such as call recording, private data, or other files through your headphones.

• Control on the device: In some cases, they can also get complete control on your headphones, allowing them to give command without your knowledge.

• Identity theft: This information can also be used to steal your identity or to blackmail you.

Which brands are affected?

According to Cert-in alert, this problem has been found in Bluetooth headphones of many large brands, including:

This flaw can affect various models of these companies.

How can you stay safe? (What to do?)

Although this is worrying, the good news is that you can take steps for your safety:

1. Update the software immediately: The most important remedy is to install all the firmware or software updates available for your Bluetooth headphone immediately. Companies will be issuing updates to fix this flaw. Check updates on your headphone app or manufacturer’s website.

2. Connect only to reliable devices: Pay your headphone with only the device (like your own phone, laptop) that you trust.

3. Avoid unknown device: Do not connect your headphone to any unknown or suspicious device.

4. Keep Bluetooth closed: While not using, keep Bluetooth off on both your headphone and phone.

5. Use strong password: If any of your devices (such as laptops) need passwords when connecting through Bluetooth, use strong and unique passwords.

6. Be aware: Pay attention to any abnormal activity (such as the headphone automatically connects, the sounds in the voice) and action immediately.

Remember, vigilance in cyber security is the greatest defense. By keeping your gadgets updated and taking care, you can keep your personal information and device safe.

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