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Hiding Bluetooth Trackers in Mail

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It was used to track a Dutch naval ship:

Dutch journalist Just Vervaart, working for regional media network Omroep Gelderland, followed the directions posted on the Dutch government website and mailed a postcard with a hidden tracker inside. Because of this, they were able to track the ship for about a day, watching it sail from Heraklion, Crete, before it turned towards Cyprus. While it only showed the location of that one vessel, knowing that it was part of a carrier strike group sailing in the Mediterranean could potentially put the entire fleet at risk…

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Wireless vulnerabilities are doubling every few years

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Wireless vulnerabilities are being disclosed at a rate that has no precedent in the fifteen-year history of systematic tracking. In 2025, researchers published 937 new wireless-related CVEs, an average of 2.5 per day, according to a threat report from … Continue reading Wireless vulnerabilities are doubling every few years→

Reverse-Engineering the Bluetooth Fichero Thermal Label Printer Protocol

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It’s hard to deny that label printers have become more accessible than ever, but an annoying aspect of many of these cheap units is that their only user interface is …read more Continue reading Reverse-Engineering the Bluetooth Fichero Thermal Label Printer Protocol→

Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses

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Smart glasses with built-in cameras are showing up in more public spaces, and a growing number of people want a way to know when one is nearby. An Android app called Nearby Glasses, developed by Yves Jeanrenaud, attempts to fill that gap by scanning Bl… Continue reading Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses→

Apple updates AirTag with expanded range and improved findability

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Apple has released a new version of its AirTag tracking accessory that extends its connectivity range and improves how items are located. The updated AirTag uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, similar to the chip in the iPhone 17 lineup, to i… Continue reading Apple updates AirTag with expanded range and improved findability→