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In today’s digital era, using TWS earbuds, smartwatches or Bluetooth speakers with smartphones has become common. But it is often seen that people leave the Bluetooth of their phones on even after finishing using these devices. This small carelessness on your part can become an easy way for cyber criminals to break into your phone. Especially if your Bluetooth remains on in crowded places like railway station, airport, shopping mall, cafe and bus stand, then you can easily come under the radar of hackers.
What is ‘Blue Bugging’ and how does it target your phone?
In the language of cyber security, this threat ‘Bluebugging’ It is said. This is an advanced hacking technique in which hackers take advantage of the shortcomings of your phone’s active Bluetooth connection. If your phone’s Bluetooth is on and it is ‘visible’ to other nearby devices, hackers can secretly connect to your device without your permission. Once the connection is successful, they can access your phone’s call logs, personal messages, photos, contacts and even banking apps.
Secure your device instantly with these 2 easy settings
It is very easy to avoid dangerous cyber attacks like blue bugging, you just have to make some changes in your digital habits. The first rule is that as soon as you are finished with your earbuds or smartwatch, go to the notification panel of the phone. Turn off Bluetooth immediately. If for some reason it is very important to keep Bluetooth on, then go to the phone’s settings. Turn off ‘Bluetooth Visibility’ or ‘Discoverability’. With this, even if your Bluetooth is on, it will not be visible to unknown devices nearby and hackers will not be able to connect to your phone.
Why is it important to change this habit today itself?
In the present times, the smartphone is no longer just a means of communication, but it stores the data of our entire personal life, net banking, UPI passwords and private chats. In such a situation, a small carelessness like Bluetooth can put your financial and personal life in danger. Be extra careful while traveling in public places and make the habit of keeping Bluetooth off a part of your daily routine.