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$30 USB Dongle as Bluetooth Hacking Device

Yesterday it was the announcement of the further ease of hacking WEP and today we find out that a group of people has figured out a way to load Bluetooth hacking software onto a $30 USB dongle. Excellent.

According to the article, with this tool you can listen in on Bluetooth conversations (I never liked the cyborg earpieces anyway!) as well as use that Bluetooth access point to infiltrate internal networks and access encrypted data. So, if your company is distributing laptops with Bluetooth capabilties, ensure they're disabled or you could have a massive security problem on your hands as this hack spreads.

Scary stuff...

More info at: http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=121111&f_src=darkreading_section_296

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Posted by Greg Shields on April 5, 2007 10:54 AM |

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Greg Shields, is an independent author, instructor, and IT consultant based in Denver, Colorado, and a co-founder of Concentrated Technology. With nearly 15 years of experience in information technology, Greg has developed extensive experience in systems administration, engineering, and architecture specializing in Microsoft systems management, remote application, and virtualization technologies. Greg is a Contributing Editor for Redmond Magazine, MCPmag.com, and Virtualization Review Magazine and is the author of five books, including Windows Server 2008:  What’s New / What’s Changed. Greg is also a highly sought-after instructor and speaker, speaking regularly at conferences like TechMentor Events, and producing computer-based training curriculum for CBT Nuggets.  Greg is a recipient of Microsoft "Most Valuable Professional" award with a specialization in Windows Terminal Services.