United Airlines flight diverts back to Newark after Bluetooth device’s name sparks security scare

A Spain-bound United Airlines flight out of Newark turned around mid-flight on Saturday because a teenager named his Fitbit “bomb” and it popped up on available Bluetooth devices, officials and ...

United Airlines flight to Spain returns to U.S. after Bluetooth device is labeled a "certain four-letter word"

According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word." ...

United Airlines Flight Turns Around After Teen's Device Named 'Bomb' Appears on Bluetooth

A United Airlines flight to Spain returned to Newark after a Bluetooth device named 'Bomb' was detected. A teenager admitted ...

United Airlines flight returns to Newark over Bluetooth device name

United Airlines flight to Spain diverted back Newark over Bluetooth device name - The incident reportedly stemmed from a passenger naming their Bluetooth device a ‘certain four-letter word’ ...

Apple Patches Beats Studio Buds Flaw That Could Enable Wiretapping

Apple patched a Beats Studio Buds Bluetooth flaw that could let nearby attackers listen through the microphone during pairing ...
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Newly-Discovered Bluetooth Security Flaws Expose Vulnerable Devices: Here’s How It Works

Two newly discovered Bluetooth security flaws pose a significant threat to devices using Bluetooth 4.2 to 5.4, spanning from late 2014 to the present. These vulnerabilities, collectively known as ...