Bluetooth Blues: Unmasking the Wireless Wonder’s Hidden Hiccups and How to Fix Them

Bluetooth, a veteran in wireless communication, is now vulnerable to a new attack called ‘BLUFFS.’ It lets eavesdroppers in on your private chats but only if they’re in Bluetooth range. So, maybe it’s time to rethink those long-range Bluetooth headsets and keep your spicy meme exchanges on the down-low. Bluetooth Vulnerability Exploitation just got real.

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Bluetooth, the old reliable, not so reliable anymore? Researchers at Eurecom have uncovered vulnerabilities in Bluetooth that could let attackers eavesdrop on your private communications. The attack, aptly named "BLUFFS," works on a fundamental level, making it hard to dodge. On the bright side, the attacker needs to be within Bluetooth range, so maybe it's time to reconsider those super-long-range Bluetooth headsets?

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