'Rifle' Sniffs Out Vulnerability in Bluetooth Devices
'Rifle' Sniffs Out Vulnerability in Bluetooth Devices toggle caption Humphrey Cheung/TomsNetworking.com If you've used your cell phone today -- or any other wireless device that uses Bluetooth technology -- someone could be watching you. Sponsor Message Protecting Bluetooth Devices · Do not accept files transmitted via Bluetooth wireless technology or any other technology from unknown or suspicious entities. · When you buy your mobile device, read the manual to discover how to turn Bluetooth on and off, how to adjust security settings, and how to "pair" with other devices. Hering, cofounder of a wireless security think tank called Flexilis, says he uses the "rifle" only to determine security vulnerabilities, not to actually hack wireless devices to obtain personal information.
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