The Bluetooth chipset installed in popular models from major manufacturers is vulnerable. Hackers could use it to initiate calls and eavesdrop on devices.

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  • MNByChoice@midwest.social
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    8 hours ago

    The site wants to share info with advertisers. I found this to be refreshingly honest.

    We and our up to 185 partners use cookies and tracking technologies. Some cookies and data processing are technically necessary, others help us to improve our offer and operate it economically…

    Anyway, can we get an archive link?

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      It’s strange to think about how complicit the public has become with this. You mean to tell me that 185 separate connections to other companies are required for me to… read an article?

      • ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml
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        7 hours ago

        Well yeah, they have to hoard your advertising data somehow. How else can they advertise things that you don’t need to buy?

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      7 hours ago

      Instead of hacking Bluetooth, sounds more effective to be an “advertising partner”.