RE: ⚠️ Digital viruses go airborne: BlueBorne vulnerability is cross platform and device, exposing almost everything Bluetooth connected ⚠️

[littlenewthings]

Wow... this actually reminded me of a manga called Chobit (by CLAMP) that spoke about something that can connect mobile devices (smart phone / smart pc even) without user's permission. This will let the hacker know exactly where the device is and send messages (or even commands too)

And from that manga, the smart devices are ACTUALLY android robots, and imagine that, if blue borne is malicious on that era, what will happen to smart bots?

I suddenly have the thought of the Terminator

upvotedGreat warning insights @neuromancer !

Comments

[neuromancer]

Great comment, thank you. There is much here that is very worth reflection:

• some hypothetical scenarios that I regularly consider, and appreciate in quality SciFi/Manga (you've seen the anime Patlabor or read any William Gibson? I will look at Chobit, thanks for tip), usually the consequences of blind faith in benevolent external forces
• some real scenarios that occur daily, heard of CelleBrite, or IMSI-Catchers, or OpenBTS software radio cellular spoofing/MiTM attacks?

Be safe, LNT (great moniker, BTW), eyes open and cognitive function in FULL STEEM!

[littlenewthings]

Yes Patlabor was one of my favourite anime to watch when I was a lot younger.
And before I was awake the potential security threats, I thought it was really a cool thing.
Guess those who take the red pill will notice. These days, I keep my bluetooth on my mobile disabled unless I am doing some quick synchronising. Otherwise, it is not only an open security threat, it also drains my phone's battery power. lol.

[neuromancer]

"...not only an open security threat, it also drains my phone's battery power."

Both true.

Patches for Bluetooth software, OS's, and devices are being developed and released, check regularly for updates on each Bluetooth enabled device. But, some devices and distros of 'Droid just become abandonware if the manufacturer/developer decides to move on and not look back, or if they go out of business.

Obsolescence is the only future for these poor minions.