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Photographer: Marília Castelli | Source: Unsplash ​If you're like most people, you probably use Bluetooth headphones or earbuds daily. They're convenient, wireless, and let you move freely while listening to music or taking calls. But here's something that might surprise you: there's been a major security scare this year that affects millions of popular headphones, and many people still don't know about it. Let me break this down simply and show you exactly what you can do to protect yourself. The 2025 Bluetooth Vulnerability That Has Everyone Worried Back in 2025, security researchers found three major flaws, which were officially labeled CVE-2025-20700, 20701, and 20702. These vulnerabilities exist in Bluetooth chips made by Airoha, and here's the concerning part: they're inside tons of popular headphones and earbuds from major brands. I'm talking about devices you probably recognize: Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, Bose QuietComfort series, JBL, M...