A security flaw has been discovered in Bluetooth that lets an attacker download all contact details along with other information from a vulnerable phone, while leaving no trace of the attack. Unlike ...
Keeping yourself safe from creeps and hackers is a big job, but certain habits make it easier. Here’s a simple one: Stop giving your phone number to every place that asks for it. Read this tip I put ...
Broadcom's BLINK software makes connectivity easier by providing users with a graphical representation of their cellular phones on their desktop or notebook PC screens. Once the Bluetooth link is ...
A group of security researchers has found a way to circumvent digital locks and other security systems that rely on the proximity of a Bluetooth fob or smartphone for authentication. Using what’s ...
A paper on the Bluetooth signal tracking titled "Evaluating Physical-Layer BLE Location Tracking Attacks on Mobile Devices" was recently presented at the IEEE ...
Keeping yourself safe from creeps and hackers is a big job, but certain habits make it easier. Here’s a simple one: Stop giving your phone number to every place that asks for it. Read this tip I put ...
Q: Is it possible to make your own ringtone? I want to know it’s my phone ringing and not a co-worker’s phone. Annoying! A: The short answer is yes, you can make a custom ringtone. This makes perfect ...
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