Warning: Turn off Bluetooth immediately to avoid security threats

At the event for DEF CON hackers, the researchers warned users to turn off Bluetooth to avoid security threats.

At the event for DEF CON hackers, the researchers warned users to turn off Bluetooth to avoid security threats.

Bluetooth connectivity technology allows connecting phones, smart phones, cars and even ovens, which are now widely used around the world. However, it should not be used anymore because this type of connection exists many serious security risks.

According to Mashable technology page, Bluetooth has been repeatedly proven to be a security and privacy nightmare.

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Turn on Bluetooth more dangerous than you think. Photo: Mashable.

According to security experts, hackers can take advantage of Bluetooth to control the device and make sounds that endanger the listener or block and change the flow of information transferred from one device to another right away. even if the device has been paired successfully.

According to the New York Times, many stores are using Bluetooth to determine the location of customers and then sell them to advertisers to build buyer profiles.

Picture 2 of Warning: Turn off Bluetooth immediately to avoid security threats

In addition to security risks, the AirDrop feature (sending files between Apple devices) based on Bluetooth is also exploited by sexual harassers to perform bad behavior.

In Japan, there is a problem called AirDrop Chikan (sexual assault via iPhone) that makes female iPhone users here must actively turn off AirDrop when traveling on trains and Japanese subway trains have a separate car. for women.

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Update 25 August 2019
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