Fitbit trackers can easily be infected with malware, and spread it on

[frogboy]

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http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=3130

She took advantage of a vulnerability that she discovered back in March and pointed out to the manufacturer, but has yet to be patched: the wearable device has its Bluetooth port open.

This allows attackers that can get close enough to the target device to deliver an infected packet to it in less than 10 seconds. According to Apvrille, the rest of the attack occurs by itself, and the attacker doesn't have to be near for that.

Full article. Fitbit trackers can easily be infected with malware, and spread it on

 

[LabZero]

If a security researcher discovers a new vulnerability in any device or software, technically are simulated the possible applications in terms of risk and usually these data are shared to try to repair the vulnerability.
But there is another problem: sometimes the security researcher is the criminal who uses unknown vulnerabilities to the technical community or worse sells them to the black market.

 

[jamescv7]

Media publicity also influence the possible tactics that anyone might reproduce this via knowledge and skills without the pre-made kit, not impossible in the field of technology. Although patches area already enforced, the thing here is the trace left to use for any purpose.