26.05.2015

Sniffing and tracking wearable tech and smartphones

Researchers at Context Information Security have demonstrated how easy it is to monitor and record Bluetooth Low Energy signals transmitted by many mobile phones, wearable devices and iBeacons, including the iPhone and leading fitness monitors, raising concerns about privacy and confidentiality. The researchers have even developed an Android app that scans, detects and logs wearable devices. The news was picked up by iTWire, a leading, independent technology news and information site.

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'Sniffing' and tracking wearable tech, smartphones a privacy concern

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