1y ago

Flipper Zero can now spam Android, Windows users with Bluetooth alerts

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Keep your BT off unless actively using it?
- I almost always use it. For my smart band, PC notifications, wireless Android auto..
  
  Well that's a security vulnerability tbh
  
  Ok, well I'm not going to stop using my fitness band or Android auto because I'm a paranoid person. Might as well never leave your home and never use any devices connected to the internet.
  
  Did somebody say you should?
  
  DId somEbOdy SaY yOu sHouLd?
  If you're not implying that, then your reply was pointless.
  
  Show us on the doll where the bad comment hurt you, boy.
  
  What was the point of your comment then if not a veiled suggestion to turn it off?
  
  This is an online discussion forum, the point of the comment was to educate the public about the downsides of having BT on at all times. I am not sure why @Polar got some butthurt about basic info sharing. If this info not relevant, move on... why spazz? People who care will act upon this info as they deem necessary.
  Also, conflating informational comment with a call for action is immature, at best.
  
  I didn't get butt hurt. I simply stated why I have Bluetooth on, and the devices I use require it, and knowing that information you told me it was a security concern.
  Ok? And am I just supposed to sell my devices? Do you want me to turn my Bluetooth off so my device become useless? I don't understand the point of your comment.
  Hey guys, eating can cause you to choke, it's a health concern. Better stop eating.
  
  I want to keep it, otherwise all of my everyday devices become paperweights. Thanks.
  
  Already was.
  
  Right but your arguement of "well turn it off then" doesn't work. Because people need it to be on because they use it, because it's a useful technology.
  
  There was no argument...
- Looks like that’s an ineffective approach.
  I commented elsewhere with an explanation and a bit of speculation. I did later confirm that even ‘disabling’ Bluetooth doesn’t stop the attack.
  The attack method works even when Bluetooth has been disabled using airplane mode from the control panel, which may surprise you. In which case, you’ll be shocked to discover that disabling Bluetooth this way, erm, doesn’t. Instead, you’d need to disable it directly from your device settings or run your iPhone in Lockdown Mode to prevent these advertising pop-ups from being received.
  Source
  Assuming similar on Android, it’s possible, but not that easy toggle everyone knows about.
  
  Correct both android and iOS don't disable it unless manually done in BT settings.
  As you walk around your BT gets tagged and they sell your data.
  Think of a setting like a mall ;)

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