Category: Bluetooth
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Hiding Bluetooth Trackers in Mail
Hiding Bluetooth Trackers in Mail It was used to track a Dutch naval ship: Dutch journalist Just Vervaart, working for regional media network Omroep Gelderland, followed the directions posted on the Dutch government website and mailed a postcard with a hidden tracker inside. Because of this, they were able to track the ship for about…
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Smashing Security podcast #451: I hacked the government, and your headphones are next
Smashing Security podcast #451: I hacked the government, and your headphones are next In episode 451 of “Smashing Security,” we meet the cybercriminal who hacked the US Supreme Court, Veterans Affairs, and more – and then helpfully posted screenshots (and even someone’s blood type) on an account called “I hacked the government.” Plus we discuss…
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WhisperPair Attack Allows Hijacking of Laptops, Earbuds Without User Consent – Millions Affected
WhisperPair Attack Allows Hijacking of Laptops, Earbuds Without User Consent – Millions Affected A critical vulnerability in Google’s Fast Pair protocol that allows attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories and track users without their knowledge or consent. Security researchers from KU Leuven have uncovered a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-36911 and dubbed WhisperPair, that affects hundreds…
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Hacking Wheelchairs over Bluetooth
Hacking Wheelchairs over Bluetooth Researchers have demonstrated remotely controlling a wheelchair over Bluetooth. CISA has issued an advisory. CISA said the WHILL wheelchairs did not enforce authentication for Bluetooth connections, allowing an attacker who is in Bluetooth range of the targeted device to pair with it. The attacker could then control the wheelchair’s movements, override…