Cybersecurity researchers at NCC Group have found a critical flaw in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) receivers. The flaw may grant cyber criminals access to a range of devices, including phones, laptops, …
NSA Warns Public Networks are Hacker Hotbeds
The NSA has warned that attackers are targeting teleworkers taking advantage of free public networks to steal corporate data that may be sensitive. The US National Security Agency offered advice to …
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Bluetooth bugs open the door for attackers to impersonate devices
New vulnerabilities in devices with Bluetooth Core and Mesh have been uncovered by researchers at the Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information (ANSSI). The bugs were disclosed on …
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This Bluetooth Attack Can Steal a Tesla Model X in Minutes
A security researcher from Belgian university KU Leuven has revealed a series of security vulnerabilities he uncovered in both Tesla Model X cars and their keyless entry fobs. The researchers, Lennert …
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Google warns of severe ‘BleedingTooth’ Bluetooth flaw in Linux kernel
A new vulnerability has been disclosed by Google, a high-severity flaw that affects Linux devices. The bug reportedly lies in the Bluetooth stack within Linux kernel versions 5.9 and below that …
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Bluetooth Spoofing Bug Affects Billions of IoT Devices
Academic researchers at Purdue University have discovered a vulnerability within Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) that could allow for spoofing attacks. This bug remains unpatched in Android devices, …
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Bluetooth Bug Could Allow MITM Attacks
A new vulnerability within Bluetooth has been discovered by security researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Purdue University. The flaw could potentially allow …
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Google and Apple Change Tactics on Contact Tracing Tech
In April, Apple and Google announced that they would team up to combat COVID-19 outbreaks and the ongoing pandemic through developing a contact tracing app utilizing Bluetooth signals from …
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Japanese Firm Unveils Smart Face Mask That Connects To Phones
A Japanese startup has designed and released a new smart face mask that connects to phones, lets users make calls remotely, and can amplify the wearer's voice in case they can't be heard clearly …
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State-Based Contact-Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess
Worldwide, governments have been exploring contact tracing options that utilize technology, aiming to combat the spread of COVID-19. The United States has not done so yet, and it seems as though the …
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