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"Rifle" Sniffs Out Vulnerability in Bluetooth Devices
URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4599106

Description:
This National Public Radio (NPR) program looks at the "BlueSniper rifle, a tool that looks like a big gun which can 'attack' a wireless device from more than a mile away." Site provides audio of the program, tips for protecting wireless devices (such as smart phones and PDAs) that use Bluetooth technology from hackers, and links to related resources.

Publisher:
National Public Radion (NPR)

Extra Keywords
personal digital assistants John Hering Flexilis security

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Bluetooth technology
Wireless communication systems -- Security measures

LII Database Information:
Record 5211 created by Jennifer English on 04/15/2005
Last modification on 04/19/2005
Published: 04/15/2005  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/5211