A security flaw has been discovered in Bluetooth that lets an attacker download all contact details along with other information from a vulnerable phone, while leaving no trace of the attack. Unlike ...

A group of security researchers has found a way to circumvent digital locks and other security systems that rely on the proximity of a Bluetooth fob or smartphone for authentication. Using what’s ...

You may have heard the buzz about Bluetooth-equipped cell phones and how they can allow you to use wireless headsets and handle cable-free file transfers. But just slapping Bluetooth on a phone ...

Keeping yourself safe from creeps and hackers is a big job, but certain habits make it easier. Here’s a simple one: Stop giving your phone number to every place that asks for it. Read this tip I put ...

A paper on the Bluetooth signal tracking titled "Evaluating Physical-Layer BLE Location Tracking Attacks on Mobile Devices" was recently presented at the IEEE ...

This is Nicole Lee's new Ask the Editors column, answering questions about cell phones and their accessories. It runs every two weeks, starting this Monday. Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for ...

Broadcom's BLINK software makes connectivity easier by providing users with a graphical representation of their cellular phones on their desktop or notebook PC screens. Once the Bluetooth link is ...

Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his ...