Security
The Bluebugging Technique: How Hackers Steal your Data through Bluetooth-Enabled Devices
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umerous smartphones’ Bluetooth settings are set to discovery mode by default, which makes it simple for hackers to access the phones when they are less than 10 meters away from the device. Knowing how the crime is committed and what steps to undertake to avoid it. Recent years have seen an increase in cyber security threats, with tales of hacks entering the news nearly every day. Along with the rise in digitalization, there has been an increase in the number of malware attacks on people all around the world. People who are unaware of such attacks may suffer significant financial losses as well as have their most private information stolen. Our devices are now much more susceptible to hacker attacks thanks to the increased use of Bluetooth-enabled devices like AirPods and other TWS products, as well as Bluetooth's use in vehicle stereos and even on smartphones. Hackers use a variety of techniques, like bluebugging, to access sensitive data and information. After bluejacking or bluesnarfing, hackers use bluebugging to take control of targets and gain access to confidential information on laptops and smartphones. Even the most protected computers, such as government portals, and devices, like iPhones, are susceptible to similar attacks.
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Bluebugging: what is it? Hackers use the technique known as “bluebugging” to quickly gain access to a device when its Bluetooth is in “discovery mode.” Bluebugging is a technique used by hackers to intercept calls, read and transmit text messages, steal confidential data from the device, and even reroute calls to their numbers. Bluebugging was initially used to attack laptops, but hackers eventually created techniques to attack all Bluetooth-enabled devices. The reports state that cybersecurity experts have cautioned users about the possibility of hacking and conversation recording on applications that let users connect wireless earbuds to smartphones or laptops. According to some app developers, any program that has access to Bluetooth can record users' interactions with Siri and audio via the iOS keyboard dictation feature while wearing AirPods, the study said. In what way does Bluebugging work? A device’s vulnerability to cyberattacks increases if its Bluetooth is in discovery mode and it is nearby (within around 10 meters) of a hacker. Malware installation is typically the following step after gaining access to the device. Following this, attempts using brute force are conducted to defeat the security features of the device.
GlobalBiz Outlook | June 2023
