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The age of having to be wired up in order to listen to your favorite music or podcasts is over. Having a Bluetooth-paired headset is much more of the norm these days. But while we know all about the privacy and security risks of using apps on our iPhone, most of us know little about those associated with connecting to a new Bluetooth device.
You heard it here first: the worst mistake you can make when connecting your iPhone to a new Bluetooth device is not checking whether the new device is authentic or not.
However, once a connection is established with such malicious device over the Bluetooth, then you are exposing your iPhone to security and privacy threats. So–before connecting to a new Bluetooth device always make sure that it is the correct one that you would like to connect to and protect your device in the long run. Trust us on this one!
How worried should you be? Well, last year there was a well-spread Bluetooth vulnerability where it allowed a nearby hacker to gain unauthorized access to a device, intercepting traffic and sending forged pairing messages between two vulnerable devices connected via Bluetooth.
Most people are not aware that hackers often try to exploit similar attacks even if the iPhone’s OS has proper security patch. People with malicious intent often name their device pretending to be a known device to you so that it is easier for you to connect to it without worrying.
