With governments increasingly looking to use contact tracing apps to add efforts in containing COVID-19, such initiatives are likely to spark renewed interest in Bluetooth attacks and there needs to be assurance these apps are regularly tested and vulnerabilities patched.
As more governments turn to contact tracing apps to aid in their efforts to contain the coronavirus, cybersecurity experts are warning this may spark renewed interest in Bluetooth attacks. They urge developers to ensure such apps are regularly tested for vulnerabilities and release patches swiftly to plug potential holes, while governments should provide assurance that their databases are secure and the data collected will not be used for purposes other than is originally intended.
Users also should take the necessary steps to safeguard their personal data and prevent their devices from becoming the target of cybercriminals.
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