Logitech Bolt dongle will offer better encryption on its new wireless mice and keyboards

Sean — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:55:16 +0000

Logitech is planning to launch a number of new mice and keyboards, but to better appeal to businesses, the company is placing an emphasis on privacy and encryption for these products. So, the brand is also launching the new Logi Bolt USB A dongle that will aim to reduce latency in crowded places while also improving security as well.

The new accessories from the consumer electronics maker will securely connect to computers and mobile devices via Bluetooth Low Energy without any dongle. Although, the Bolt dongle is also based on Bluetooth connectivity but will arrive with a more secure tether (security mode 1, level 4). To put things simply, the use of Bluetooth in the Bolt USB dongle is far less prone to hacking than Logitech’s Unifying 2.4GHz receiver, which is vulnerable to the “MouseJack” exploit.

In a new white paper from the company, the Bolt will feature security mode 1, level 4 that utilizes Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman P-256 (ECDH) and AES-CCM encryption. As per the company, these features would ensure that “a Logi Bolt wireless product and its Logi Bolt receiver can only communicate with each other.” The company also added that its direct Bolt wireless connections are Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliant. The Logi Bolt USB dongle offers an improved range that can reach up to 33 feet or about 10 meters even in congested areas.

Notably, one Bolt dongle can connect up to six accessories to your computer. It is also compatible with multiple operating systems like Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, ChromeOS, and AndroidOS. The company has yet to announce an official launch date but stated that it will arrive soon and will cost 14.99 US Dollars. The devices that are compatible with Logi Bolt will sport a Bolt logo on their underside.

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Logitech Bolt dongle will offer better encryption on its new wireless mice and keyboards