Bluetooth Archives

Workers assemble the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV at the VW factory on September 18, 2020 in Zwickau, Germany. Researchers have found a security flaw in the SDK used in the car’s infotainment system. (Photo by Jens Schlueter/Getty Images)

Researchers identify critical vulnerabilities in automotive Bluetooth systems

“PerfektBlue” impacts tech used in Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Skoda automobiles.

Jul 11, 2025 By Greg Otto

Researchers find flaw that leaks email addresses from Apple’s AirDrop

The tech we take for granted in our phones deserves closer examination.

Apr 23, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas

Android, Google — An LG G8 ThinQ smartphone running the Android operating system. (Aaron Yoo / Flickr)

Researchers found another way to hack Android cellphones via Bluetooth

There's another Bluetooth vulnerability on the market, according to DBAPPSecurity research presented at Black Hat 2020.

Aug 5, 2020 By Shannon Vavra

The use of Bluetooth in coronavirus contact tracing has put the spotlight on the technology’s security.

As contact tracing gains attention, a researcher pokes a hole in Bluetooth technology

A German university student show how to execute code on a Samsung Galaxy S10e.

Apr 23, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas

Google to replace Titan keys for free after uncovering Bluetooth flaw

The vulnerability would require an outsider to already have obtained a victim's username and password.

May 15, 2019 By Jeff Stone

BlueBorne: The latest Bluetooth vulnerability that impacts billions of devices

"These vulnerabilities are the most serious Bluetooth vulnerabilities identified to date," Armis researchers explained.

Sep 12, 2017 By Patrick Howell O'Neill

New report warns of connected-car security dangers

Securing the connected, smart and increasingly autonomous cars of tomorrow against hackers and online criminals will only get harder, warns the Cloud Security Alliance.

May 25, 2017 By Shaun Waterman