Researchers have identified a flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol that may expose iOS, macOS, and Microsoft users to device tracking.
The vulnerability could be used to spy on users, regardless of OS protections that are in place. Currently, it is thought that this flaw effects devices with Windows 10, macOS, and iOS. Devices affected could be iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and iMacs, Apple Watches, and any Microsoft laptop or tablet. This news has come months after the news of the “Torpedo” location detection exploit.
According to ZDnet, David Starobinski and Johannes Becker, two researchers from Boston University, presented the results of their research at the 19th Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium in Stockholm, Sweden.
Their research shows that many Bluetooth devices will use MAC addresses when advertising their pretense to prevent long-term tracking, but it’s possible to circumvent the randomization of these addresses, allowing a specific device to be permanently monitored.
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