Unchecked consumer-grade RF signals that are broadcast in every direction are insecure??
Color me shocked!
this post was submitted on 27 Jun 2025
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So glad I use wired earbuds and refused to buy a phone that didn't support them.
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Sounds like the attack scenario is very sophisticated and targeted, and only works within the range of Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity, so 10-15 meters under best circumstances. At that point they might as well eavesdrop on my calls in person.
Honey i got to go there is a man outside our window with a lapton and an radio antenna "Ignore the man outside your window and just read off your credit card number
Directional antennas exist and are very inexpensive
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The site wants to share info with advertisers. I found this to be refreshingly honest.
We and our up to 185 partners use cookies and tracking technologies. Some cookies and data processing are technically necessary, others help us to improve our offer and operate it economically...
Anyway, can we get an archive link?
You can get/make your own archive link by going to archive.ph and entering the article's URL.
Here's the link for this one: https://archive.ph/wUAQn
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Instead of hacking Bluetooth, sounds more effective to be an "advertising partner".
It’s strange to think about how complicit the public has become with this. You mean to tell me that 185 separate connections to other companies are required for me to… read an article?
Well yeah, they have to hoard your advertising data somehow. How else can they advertise things that you don't need to buy?
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What is that site asking me to agree to? No thanks
GDPR. First time opening a European website? German ones like this are particularly transparent (by law, not choice).
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Alright now how do I test this out
... and this is why I don't use bluetooth on anything.
I never have it enabled unless I am in the car driving and need driving directions or listening to music/podcasts. I prefer wired headphones, but manufacturers are making that difficult.
Because they can't sell you more Bluetooth crap if they give you a choice.
Stop buying no-Jack phones.
Wired headphones stay winning
I had a neighbor about 6 years ago that blasted rap at full volume every evening.
rap booming in the background
one fine day
"hmmm, what were these headphones on bt again? wait... soundbar. I don't have a soundbar.
hmmm, I wonder"
device paired
Jellyfin>Artists>..... Meshuggah
Obzen
Combustion
play
Volume 100%
"I think I'll go to the store for a while!"
Elastic would’ve been amazing (among other things, it has all songs on the album laid on top of another, playing simultaneously)
This one is great for destroying speakers: warning super loud (turn down your volume before playing) https://m.soundcloud.com/osium-1/official-paul-walker-tribute-fast-and-furious-7
Good Lord! Thank you for the warning! On lowest audible phone volume it blew me away lol
What is that and why does it exist??
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They said I was mad when they removed the headphone jack - well who’s mad now??! AHAHahahahaaaaaaahhhhcrap it’s me.
I’m still mad. Fuckers.
My Redmi buds 5 had a firmware update available for me in the app. It could be an older one though, their patch notes suck and don't even say the date. v4.3.8.8
I was hoping this would allow me to take over Bluetooth speakers that people use while skiing and replace their music with a PSA about how no one wants to hear their music
Most annoying people on the mountain
Or public transit. Or public parks. Or grocery stores.
Yesss. Find that sploit and please let it never be fixable. I didn't download a copy of The Wheels On The Bus for nothing.