Be careful when using Bluetooth to protect confidential information

Information Technology Desk: Bluetooth must be kept on to connect other devices such as smartwatches, earbuds, speakers with smartphones. However, using Bluetooth all the time is not causing your own danger? Be careful when using Bluetooth to protect your personal data and confidential information.

Know some problems, if you are not careful, you can also get into trouble-

>> Due to the increasing use of mobile phones and technology, the number of cyber attacks has also increased. Bluejacking is a form of cyber attack where strangers share unwanted messages or files with Bluetooth connected devices. It violates privacy and exposes sensitive information to others.

>> Data is stolen from Bluetooth devices through unauthorized bluesnrfing. Includes messages and multimedia files. Users have no idea about it. It gets complete information of users. Bluebugging is a modern form of cyber attack. Where hackers gain control over Bluetooth devices. It allows users to access information about calls and messages without permission.

>> In a MITM attack, attackers intercept communication and exchange data between Bluetooth devices. This may involve confidentiality of time or information. BlueBorne is a security vulnerability. This could affect billions of Bluetooth devices. By changing the password of the devices it is possible to easily manipulate their data without any permission. No harmful virus or malware is loaded onto the data device.

>> Some Bluetooth devices use weak encryption or a default PIN method, which encourages brute-force attacks. Hackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to devices and data. BLE used in wearables poses many security challenges. Its biggest problem is data manipulation.

 

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