You’ve likely heard of Bluetooth, but have you ever wondered how Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) works and what makes it different from regular Bluetooth? In a world where Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables have become increasingly common, BLE plays a crucial role in enabling these devices to run for extended periods without draining their batteries. Let’s delve into this groundbreaking technology and understand what makes it tick. What is Bluetooth Low Energy? Bluetooth Low Energy, often referred to as Bluetooth Smart, is a specialized version of Bluetooth technology designed…
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A team of researchers discovered a vulnerability in IoT devices
Mandiant researchers discovered a security flaw in IoT devices that use the ThroughTek “Kalay” network. FireEye’s parent business has released a blog description of the team’s work in discovering the threat, which outlines how customers may defend themselves. ThroughTek has also issued a security advisory regarding the vulnerability on its website. Working with a team at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which has also released an alert on its website warning users of the vulnerability, the Mandiant team discovered that users of certain Internet of Things (IoT) devices…
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