Vulnerabilities of Bluetooth Data Channel that Allow Intruders to Wiretrap User’s Data

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the cryptography attack on Bluetooth handsfree headset. The authors describe the situation when hackers could eavesdrop mobile phones talks if a person is using the Bluetooth headset. The vulnerability in the authentication process allows hackers to crack PIN code and to decipher the packets transmitted between the headset and the mobile phone.

Keywords

• Bluetooth
• Bluetooth
• Bluetooth handsfree headset
• PIN crack
• mobile phones eavesdropping