Our safety is at risk now more than ever. The devices and apps we use turn everything, from our habits to details of our life, into data. But big companies are not the main issue. The real danger comes from people with bad intentions using modern technology. Plus, now there’s a At Def Con 2023, Jae Bochs showed a $70 device that can trick iPhones using Bluetooth. Here are the details…

$70 Bluetooth Device Can Trick iPhones Into Displaying Fake Notifications

DEF CON is a hacker convention held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the world’s largest hacker convention, and has been held every year since 1993. The convention features a variety of events, including talks, workshops, presentations, and competitions. Topics covered at DEF CON include computer security, hacking, cryptography, privacy, and open source software.

This year, they learned that a small, cheap device can trick iPhones using Bluetooth. Jae Bochs, a smart person, showed how this trick works. He made a fake message pop up on people’s iPhones, asking for their password. But don’t worry, he didn’t steal anything. He just wanted to show that it could be done.

The device works by exploiting a flaw in the way that iPhones handle Bluetooth notifications. When an iPhone receives a Bluetooth notification, it will automatically display it on the screen, even if the notification is coming from an unknown device. This flaw can be used to spoof notifications, such as making it appear as if the user is receiving a text message from a bank or other important institution.

Apple has not yet released a patch for the flaw that this device exploits. However, users can protect themselves by disabling Bluetooth notifications from unknown devices. To do this, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Advanced > Allow Notifications from. Then, uncheck the boxes next to any devices that you do not trust.

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