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Bluetooth’s Security Risk: Remote Control Vulnerability Leaves Android, iOS, and More Devices Exposed

Jiayi Mingze
Last updated: 15 December 2023 10:13
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Bluetooth, a convenient technology facilitating easy device connections, harbors an unexpected threat. Unbeknownst to many, a recently discovered critical vulnerability exposes our devices to security risks.

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Bluetooth Vulnerability Allowing Remote Device ControlNumerous Affected Devices, Including Locked iOS!Tips to Safeguard Against This Bluetooth Threat

Bluetooth Vulnerability Allowing Remote Device Control

Security researcher Marc Newlin unearthed a Bluetooth security flaw, referenced as CVE-2023-45866, in August 2023. This flaw enables hackers to remotely connect and take control of devices operating on Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS systems.

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By exploiting an authentication loophole within the Bluetooth protocol, hackers can deceive a device into believing it’s connected to a Bluetooth keyboard. This allows them to input keystrokes, installing applications, executing commands, and gaining control over the device.

Numerous Affected Devices, Including Locked iOS!

This Bluetooth vulnerability impacts a vast array of devices. All Android devices from the 2012 version 4.2.2 onward are affected. Additionally, iPhones and Macs running on iOS and macOS, respectively, with Bluetooth and a Magic Keyboard activated, fall prey to this vulnerability.

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Even the locked mode in iOS, designed by Apple to bolster security against advanced threats, remains vulnerable to this flaw. Simply enabling it isn’t sufficient protection for iPhones and iPads. Major software providers, including Google, Apple, and other industry leaders, are actively addressing this threat.

Tips to Safeguard Against This Bluetooth Threat

Fortunately, some simple guidelines can shield you against this Bluetooth vulnerability:

  • Disable Bluetooth by Default: Activate it only when connecting to trusted devices.
  • Keep Devices Updated: Ensure devices are updated with the latest Android, iOS, Linux, and macOS versions rectifying this vulnerability.
  • Exercise Caution with Unknown Bluetooth Connections: Especially in public spaces, beware of connections with unknown devices, as hackers may exploit this flaw in close proximity.

Despite its convenience, Bluetooth unfortunately introduces new security threats to our devices. Adhering to these guidelines becomes essential to enjoy this technology while safeguarding ourselves.

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Jiayi Mingze is blog writer who specializes in latest innovations in sound and headphones. She works for an IT firm and also writes for technology blogs. She started her writing career from newspapers. She is ambitious and hardworking woman who believes in excellence and intellect.

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