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Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.

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Via foxnews.com:

A gun … for wireless networking? It’s weird, but it’s true. A few years ago, John Hering — who’s now the CEO of Lookout — built a data-sniping rifle that could hack its way into the Bluetooth networks used by most cellular phones. It caused quite a stir with security pundits. He showed how to sniff out a Bluetooth signal, tap into a phone and steal data — from across the block or even from an airplane overhead.

The hack is still possible today, says Hering, who believes the idea of such long-range hacks is growing, not disappearing. And the only way to block them is to use only Bluetooth devices that require a passcode and turn off “discoverable” mode (usually a quick setting on your phone). And more important, turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it.

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Robert Farago

Robert Farago is the former publisher of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). He started the site to explore the ethics, morality, business, politics, culture, technology, practice, strategy, dangers and fun of guns.

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