- Jun 9, 2013
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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
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