Bluetooth

Wireless connectivity is essential today, It saves us meters and meters of cable and allows the connection between devices in a very convenient way, But since there is no physical limitation, As the waves are transmitted through the air, Security has to be crucial.

Bluetooth technology is used in more than 5.000 millions of devices worldwide and, Thanks to the discovery by Armis Labs, We know of a new vulnerability. The new malware, That exploits a critical vulnerability in Bluetooth technology, It would affect any smart device with Bluetooth connection, From TVs to watches.

The big problem? No hace falta que hagas clic en ningún enlace ni te descargues nada, sólo con tener la conexión Bluetooth activa en tu dispositivo es suficiente para ser víctima del ataque.

Lo más seguro hasta que las compañías vayan lanzando los parches de seguridad que corrijan la vulnerabilidad sería desactivar la conectividad Bluetooth de los dispositivos, siempre que eso sea posible.

Un ejemplo del ataque lo podéis ver en el siguiente vídeo:


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