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Turning off Bluetooth

Bluetooth can be used to access devices. Turning Bluetooth off when not in use conserves battery and improves device security.


Why is it important?

Bluetooth can be attacked like any other protocol. Despite its limited range, it can be used to access device data. When not in use, it's important to turn it off to safeguard devices.

Priority Tier

Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.

Tier 3

Risk Mitigated

Data Theft

Data Theft

Data theft is the intentional stealing of data.

Further reading

https://www.wired.com/story/turn-off-bluetooth-security/ https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/11/22/securing-portable-electronic-devices-during-travel https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/tips/ST11-001

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