I just noticed an update towards the bottom of TheRegister page, how long has that been there? Anyway here's what it says:
"A spokesman for Fender has finally been in touch to say the Bluetooth-related security issues "were addressed in an update to the amp a few months ago," although you need to install said update to benefit from it.
"Any new amps should now have the latest software, and as always we recommend that you update your amp to get the latest software, which includes fixes like this," he said. "The software can be easily updated via Wi-Fi, and only takes a few minutes, depending on your internet speed."
Hmm. So, as long as users update their gear's software promptly - er, sorry please excuse me while I pick myself up off the floor after rolling around laughing for a while - I know so many people who never update anything unless it's mandatory like modern Windows, they just take their new gadgets out of the box and start using it - and what non-techie would ever think that an appliance-like object like an amp would ever need a security update? ... So anyway, Fender is saying to update the thing & problem solved... I guess that's good, then.
I suppose it's also best to not assume that just because the amp is brand new means it's already updated - could have been sitting in some warehouse for a long time and still have the old software.
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