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Old 2012-08-20, 04:47 PM   #1
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Question Bluetooth secure?

I just bought a new Mac which came with Bluetooth mouse and kb.

Is this safe/secure? I can't turn it off as neither device would work.

Thoughts?
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Old 2012-08-20, 06:49 PM   #2
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The latest versions of the Bluetooth standard support at least 128 bit encryption. I'd say it's reasonably secure.
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Old 2012-08-20, 08:29 PM   #3
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Also, bear in mind its only get a 10m range....
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Old 2012-08-21, 06:35 PM   #4
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Hummm, xcuse me for chiming in 99semaj but those tiny 10m range transmitters can be picked up for up to 1 1/2 mile using a 2 4 GHz yagi and the will to do so. There are videos out there of guys evesdropping on headset conversions (over BT 1.2).
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