VANCOUVER, British Columbia--The latest specification of Bluetooth, a popular short-range wireless technology, has left serious security issues unfixed, according to a wireless researcher. The glitch ...

Bluetooth devices are ubiquitous in modern life, connecting everything from our headphones to smart home gadgets. However, the convenience of wireless technology comes with concerns about privacy and ...

While Bluetooth has revolutionized hands-free communications, it is not without its faults, particularly in regards to security. Bluetooth has a history of vulnerabilities that continues to put ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Bluetooth technology has become an essential part of our ...

Bluetooth is the invisible glue that binds devices together. Which means that when it has bugs, it affects everything from iPhones and Android devices to scooters and even physical authentication keys ...

The Bluetooth protocol, which was never that secure to begin with, now allows the bad guys to track your location on some laptops and phones, but worse could be the entry it offers into the IoT.

Multiple flaws in architecture and protocol To exploit these vulnerabilities, the researchers first needed to perform code execution on either the Bluetooth or WiFi chip. While this is not very common ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. An alarming Bluetooth Security Notice has been issued after the ...