Security News

New Bluetooth Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Intercept Traffic
2019-08-14 17:51

A KNOB (key negotiation of Bluetooth) attack against the basic rate/enhanced data rate (BR/EDR, or Bluetooth Classic) configuration can result in information disclosure and/or escalation of...

New Bluetooth Vulnerability Lets Attackers Spy On Encrypted Connections
2019-08-14 16:48

Over a billion Bluetooth-enabled devices, including smartphones, laptops, smart IoT devices, and industrial devices, have been found vulnerable to a high severity vulnerability that could allow...

Security Watch: Elon Musk’s NeuraLink Links Brains to iPhones via Bluetooth
2019-07-18 21:18

Directly linking thoughts to a phone via Bluetooth -- what could go wrong?

Hacked Bluetooth hair straighteners are too hot to handle
2019-07-18 12:09

The Glamoriser Smart Bluetooth straightener offers up yet another example of how not to add a risky product to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Bluetooth Flaws Could Allow Global Tracking of Apple, Windows 10 Devices
2019-07-17 17:29

Identifying tokens and random addresses, meant to create anonymity, do not change in sync on some devices -- opening an attack vector.

Bluetooth LE’s anti-tracking technology beaten
2019-07-16 11:19

Researchers have found a way to beat the MAC address randomisation feature used by Bluetooth to protect users from being tracked.

Brilliant Boston boffins blow big borehole in Bluetooth's ballyhooed barricades: MAC addy randomization broken
2019-07-12 20:31

Scrambling addresses can't always hide you from stalkers, say eggheads A team of US academics have proposed a simple method to defeat the Bluetooth LE standard's anti-tracking measures.…

Google recalls Titan Bluetooth keys after finding security flaw
2019-05-17 11:27

Google had egg on its face this week after it had to recall some of its Titan hardware security keys for being insecure.

Bluetooth Flaw Found in Google Titan Security Keys; Get Free Replacement
2019-05-16 11:03

A team of security researchers at Microsoft discovered a potentially serious vulnerability in the Bluetooth-supported version of Google's Titan Security Keys that could not be patched with a...

Google's Titan Security Keys Vulnerable to Bluetooth Attacks
2019-05-16 05:59

Google announced on Wednesday that it’s offering a free replacement for its Titan Security Key dongles following the discovery of a potentially serious vulnerability. read more