Everything about Bluetooth security | NordVPN

Is Bluetooth security weak enough to leave you vulnerable to hackers? Find out everything you should know about Bluetooth security in this video.

Bluetooth devices are on the rise, and chances are you’re using one right now — but how does the technology work, exactly? And are Bluetooth security concerns justified?
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Bluetooth is a data transmission standard that enables devices to communicate with each other wirelessly. It allows your laptop to exchange data directly with your speaker or your phone. But is Bluetooth security vulnerable?

There have been quite a few Bluetooth security concerns over the years. Bluetooth security vulnerabilities have enabled criminals to intercept and snoop on the communication between their victims’ devices.

So should you get rid of your Bluetooth devices? Well, not necessarily. There are ways to protect yourself from malicious attacks when using Bluetooth.
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[shyeagleeye]

I was in a hotel room transferring pictures between phones when another Bluetooth device came up that was using the same name as my device trying to spoof my device. Do you think this was an attempt to get my information or have you heard of people doing this?

[Olando]

Keep in mind Nord is trying to sell you something.

[midnitekisses]

Can a Bluetooth attack happen without the target knowing?

[d]

watch out for the Knob attack people...

[MrStarofTruth]

i have a stereo system that someone turns on and off and i have devices that at times seem to not come on when i try to turn them on and sometimes when i turn them on they are turned off what can i do to stop people from doing this to my devices...

[singhmandip]

Can NordVPN stop people hijacking your Bluetooth devices when using NordVPN?