If your device’s Bluetooth is discoverable and you are within approximately 10 meters of a hacker, the chances of being susceptible to a Bluebugging hack increase.
Most smartphones have Bluetooth set to discovery mode, which lets many hackers access your all important information if they are in the 10 m range of your devices by bluebugging.
What is bluebugging?
Hackers are using Bluetooth on smartphones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices to snoop into sensitive data, and once a device is compromised, they can listen to calls and read messages; hence, obtaining a sensitive OTP could be a cakewalk once a phone is blue-bugged.
Who is at risk?
If your device’s Bluetooth is discoverable and you are within approximately 10 meters of a hacker, the chances of being susceptible to a Bluebugging hack increase.
How can you be safe from bluebugging attacks?
While turning off Bluetooth may not be feasible and especially in a home setting it may not be needed but if you run in public places, you can follow the following steps:
- Turn off Bluetooth when not in use, and disconnect paired devices.
- Use a good VPN service.
- Be cautious while connecting to public Wi-Fi. Avoid unknown networks or, perhaps, turn off auto-join.
- Have the latest security updates and software your OEM has for your device.
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