It’s time to check if your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max are running the latest firmware version. A Bluetooth vulnerability might allow an attacker to gain access to your headphones.
Apple has released new firmware updates for AirPods (2nd Gen and later), AirPods Pro (all models), AirPods Max, PowerBeats Pro, and Beats Fit Pro. While the release notes mention that the updates include bug fixes and other improvements, Apple has addressed a Bluetooth vulnerability that might allow an attacker to take control of your headphones.
“When your headphones are seeking a connection request to one of your previously paired devices, an attacker in Bluetooth range might be able to spoof the intended source device and gain access to your headphones”, Apple said in a support document spotted by MacRumors.
