The Hidden Dangers of Always-On Bluetooth

Keeping Bluetooth enabled constantly can expose devices to vulnerabilities like bluebugging and bluesnarfing, which allow attackers to access data or eavesdrop. Security researchers have found flaws in certain Bluetooth hardware that could leak personal information. To mitigate risks, users should disable Bluetooth when not needed and set devices to hidden mode.
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