What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
2 years, 4 months ago

What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?

The Hindu  

November 28, 2022 10:30 am | Updated December 10, 2022 11:47 am IST The story so far: Cybersecurity experts note that apps that let users connect smartphones or laptops to wireless earplugs can record conversations, and are vulnerable to hacks. Any app with access to Bluetooth can record users’ conversations with Siri and audio from the iOS keyboard dictation feature when using AirPods or Beats headsets, some app developers say. Turning off Bluetooth and disconnecting paired Bluetooth devices when not in use, updating the device’s system software to the latest version, limiting the use of public Wi-Fi, and using VPN as an additional security measure are some of the ways to prevent bluebugging, Shubho Pramanik, senior vice president, Applied Cloud Computing, a Thane based cloud service provider, said to The Hindu. Today, several smartphones have their Bluetooth settings on discovery mode, making it easy for hackers to access the phones when they are within 10 metres from the device.

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Using TWS or Bluetooth devices? Here's how you can safeguard yourself from Bluetooth hacking
2 years, 4 months ago

Using TWS or Bluetooth devices? Here's how you can safeguard yourself from Bluetooth hacking

India Today  

With the latest innovation and technology in smartphones and other gadgets, the dependency on wired connectivity is reducing. Bluetooth hacking or Bluebugging or Bluejacking is a hacking process where hackers get access to devices which have a discoverable Bluetooth connection. Once the phone is connected, hackers install malware to steal sensitive data, get access to the calls, messages and even …

What is Bluebugging and how do hackers use it? Learn how to secure your devices
2 years, 4 months ago

What is Bluebugging and how do hackers use it? Learn how to secure your devices

Firstpost  

Bluebugging attacks take advantage of Bluetooth-enabled devices. Bluebugging is a process of hacking through which hackers can gain access to devices with discoverable Bluetooth connections. According to independent security researcher Martin Herfurt, the bug used a Bluetooth protocol flaw to retrieve call logs and phone books from the device of the targeted user. Some methods to avoid bluebugging include disabling …

Bluetooth might be helping hackers to get into your phone
5 years, 4 months ago

Bluetooth might be helping hackers to get into your phone

India TV News  

Bluetooth was initially used only to transfer files between two devices. An inherent design flaw makes mobile apps that work with Bluetooth Low Energy devices vulnerable to hacking, said the study described at the Association for Computing Machinery's Conference on Computer and Communications Security held in London from November 11-15. "While the magnitude of that vulnerability varies, we found it …

New flaw lets hackers snoop on you using Bluetooth
5 years, 7 months ago

New flaw lets hackers snoop on you using Bluetooth

India Today  

Bluetooth is one of the easiest and most hassle free ways of connecting with nearby devices. The vulnerability dubbed as the KNOB attack affects all the Bluetooth compliant devices and it allows malicious attackers to not only listen in on your private conversations but also manipulate information on your device. As a result, an attacker is able to the listen, …

Bluetooth Enabled Devices Unsafe: Symantec
17 years, 6 months ago

Bluetooth Enabled Devices Unsafe: Symantec

Firstpost  

Bluetooth has become a very popular feature in mobile phones and cameras. Security giant Symantec Corporation has cautioned users of the possible dangers of using Bluetooth-enabled devices. Users of these devices are susceptible to several attacks such as Bluespamming, BlueSnarfing and BlueBugging However, Symantec noted that Bluespamming does have a low-level security risk. Blusnarfing is also quite dangerous as it …

'Rifle' Sniffs Out Vulnerability in Bluetooth Devices
19 years, 11 months ago

'Rifle' Sniffs Out Vulnerability in Bluetooth Devices

NPR  

'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 …

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