Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Bluetooth technology has become an essential part of our ...

OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- We all use Bluetooth technology to connect our phone to devices and make it easy for others to send us links and pictures. Bluetooth connects devices over a radio frequency.

The “BLURtooth” flaw allows attackers within wireless range to bypass authentication keys and snoop on devices utilizing implementations of Bluetooth 4.0 through 5.0. A high-severity Bluetooth ...

While Bluetooth has revolutionized hands-free communications, it is not without its faults, particularly in regards to security. Bluetooth has a history of vulnerabilities that continues to put ...

A new Python project called 'Wall of Flippers' detects Bluetooth spam attacks launched by Flipper Zero and Android devices. By detecting the attacks and identifying their origin, users can take ...

Editor’s note: Updated 12/1/23 with a statement from Bluetooth SIG. The academic research institution Eurecom has discovered security holes in the Bluetooth wireless standard that could allow a threat ...

Recent Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks have now been ported to an Android app, allowing a much larger number of devices to implement these annoying spam alerts. Inspired by previous research on ...

When we think of threats from cybercriminals, we immediately think about Wi-Fi and the internet. Consequently, most of the security measures we use also revolve around being on the internet. Meanwhile ...

Wireless earphones and speakers have become part of daily life. People use them while walking, working, or travelling. But a new security finding shows that these handy gadgets can also open the door ...

The only workaround right now is to disable Bluetooth to protect against annoying pop-ups or attacks that can crash your iPhone. The only workaround right now is to disable Bluetooth to protect ...

After two Israeli researchers published a paper earlier this month explaining how security mechanisms in short-range wireless Bluetooth technology could be quickly undermined, members of the Bluetooth ...