[Swordmaker]

iOS 9.5.3 and older could be at risk, so update your iOS devices to the latest version of iOS to avoid being invaded by this malware. Almost all older Android devices are likely not going to get upgraded to patch this vulnerability. . . leaving possibly 2 billion devices vulnerable to BlueBorne.

[Swordmaker]

All except the latest updated Bluetooth versions are vulnerable to the BlueBorne malware invasion which can spread viruses and trojans to any Bluetooth capable device, some 8.2 BILLION now in the wild. iOS 9.3.5 and earlier is vulnerable to this problem but iOS 10 is immune. Latest versions of Android have patches, but rely on carriers to push out those patches and users to install them. Older devices that cannot be patched, and users who don't update will remain vulnerable. Microsoft patched it's Windows 10 computers in July, but who knows about earlier Windows versions. Of course, turning Bluetooth off is an ultimate protection. — PING!

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[sparklite2]

My Sony Bravia tv can hook up to bluetooth, but it requires me to do some stuff, which I for sure won’t do now.

[CatOwner]

So, anything prior to Android 6 (Marshmallow) will not be fixed? It also sounds like while Google has provided the security fixes for Android 6 (MarshMallow) and 7 (Nougat), it’s up to the non-Google partners to implement these fixes.

[Swordmaker]

iOS 9.5.3 and older could be at risk

oops, I'm getting distypic in my old age. Make that iOS 9.3.5, and older. . .

[stormhill]

So...what’s the risk? Will my speakers spontaneously start to play polka or something?

[MarkL]

Of course, if you have BlueTooth disabled, it’s impossible to be infected.

I don’t use my phone for “important” email, for instance, anything from banks, and always leave BT disabled.

That’s how so many celebrity nude photos and videos wound up on the web. If you don’t have BT or NF enabled, it’s VERY difficult for a phone to be hacked (as long as it’s always in your possession.)

Mark

[TChad]

I think my Bluetooth devices are safe. They rarely connect to anything.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

You’d have to leave Bluetooth on, which eats up your battery.

[GOPJ]

Bttt

[zeugma]

I only turn bluetooth on for those really rare occasions that I actually need it. I see it as yet another thing to drain the battery that I don’t need.

[CatOwner]

The primary reason I use Bluetooth on my smartphone is for hands-free use in my vehicle. If my smartphone’s OS were patched (it isn’t and I don’t see any patch yet), do I still have an issue with the vehicle?

[metmom]

OK, so the only bluetooth I have is the one in my car and all I have is a little dumb phone (flip phone).

How vulnerable does that make me and what are the ramifications if any?

[trebb]

The only two places I let my phone do an auto-hook are at home and in the car - too many folks opt for “convenience” of hooking to the best signal available that doesn’t require a password.