Recently, Boston University published "Tracking Anonymized Bluetooth Devices," a paper detailing a flaw in the Bluetooth Security Issue. This Bluetooth Security Could Affect Most Devices, exposing users' tracking and IDs. As explained in the report, many Bluetooth devices announce their presence by using their MAC addresses to generate a random … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Security Issue Could Affect Most Devices
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Android Devices May Soon Get New Fast Sharing Feature
Google's first attempt at making it possible for Android users to share files with each other was called Android Beam. While it was functional, it left a lot to be desired, and never really caught on. That fact prompted the company to announce that it would be calling a halt to further Beam development in preference for a new tool. It is called … [Read more...] about Android Devices May Soon Get New Fast Sharing Feature
Sudden Bluetooth Issues Could Be Due To Microsoft Update
Be advised, according to a recently published Microsoft support document, and certain Bluetooth devices may experience pairing and connectivity issues after installing the latest Windows 10 update. The bulletin reads in part, as follows: "These security updates address a security vulnerability by intentionally preventing connections from … [Read more...] about Sudden Bluetooth Issues Could Be Due To Microsoft Update
