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Bluetooth
23 posts
Amazon Echo and Google Home Devices Vulnerable to BlueBorne Attack
In September 2017, the IT security researchers at Armis found eight zero-day vulnerabilities in Bluetooth protocol. Dubbed BlueBorne by…
November 15, 2017
Microsoft Patches 85 Flaws, One Allowed FinFisher Spyware Installation
Microsoft Releases Patch for Dangerous .NET Vulnerability in Latest Security Updates. Microsoft has finally patched a vulnerability in…
September 13, 2017
BlueBorne Bluetooth Flaw Affects Millions of Smartphones, IoT and PCs
A Palo Alto based Internet of Things (IoT) security company Armis has discovered critical vulnerabilities in Bluetooth that…
September 13, 2017
Crosstalk Flaw: Hackers can steal sensitive data with unsecure USBs
University of Adelaide School of Computer Science’ research team led by Dr. Yuval Yarom has identified that about…
August 11, 2017
Airborne Drones can be hijacked using $15 BBC’ Micro:bit
Security Expert Showed Way of ‘Weaponizing the BBC Micro Bit’ at DEF CON 2017 to take over drones.…
July 31, 2017
Bluetooth-enabled Fidget Spinners are Blowing Up
A fidget spinner is a toy device which in 2017 has become increasingly popular among teens and adults.…
June 29, 2017
Cars with Vulnerable WIFI Dongle can be Hacked via Bluetooth
We have already seen a massive growth in the connected-car technology market over the past few years, and…
April 16, 2017
Hackers can crash Google’s Nest Dropcams by exploiting Bluetooth flaws
Last year Google found some critical security flaws in Microsoft’s Edge browser and urged the company to fix…
March 22, 2017
Goodbye Spy Toy: Germany Bans My Friend Cayla Doll
The trend of manufacturing internet connected smart toys is certainly gaining momentum. Dolls, teddy bears and other toys…
February 18, 2017
Medical Detection Goes High Tech
Interscatter Communication May Re-Define how Chronic Diseases are Managed — Benign everyday medical devices to communicate with smart tech…
August 22, 2016