New IoT attack vector BlueBorne exposes Bluetooth vulnerabilities to take control of your device

The hackers using BlueBorne Attack Vector can leverage Bluetooth connectivity by masquerading as a bluetooth device and then take over control. IoT security platform Armis on 12 September gave warnings about a new attack vector targeting Android, iOS, Windows and Linux systems using the Bluetooth function. The name of this IoT Attack Vector is ‘ BlueBorne ’ and it allows the attacker to take control of the affected devices, spread malware to adjacent devices and penetrate secure air-gapped systems. The hackers using BlueBorne Attack Vector can leverage Bluetooth connectivity by masquerading as a Bluetooth device and then take over control of the targeted system.