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Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched?

From "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Newsgroups comp.mobile.android
Subject Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched?
Date 2026-04-22 21:18 +0200
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On 2026-04-22 20:32, AJL wrote:
> Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> AJL wrote:
> 
> 
>> I know that there are flaws in Bluetooth that allow a passerby to get
>> entrance into a phone. They recommend people to disable BT, but that is
>> not feasible.
> 
>>> I do have a Bluetooth on/off switch on my Galaxy S10+. I think it's 
>>> been off
>>> since the beginning but not for security but more likely because I just
>>> didn't use it. Also perhaps to save some battery? I just don't remember.
> 
>> But I do use it. My car connects to it automatically before displaying 
>> the map. My watch connects to it. I need it always on.
> 
> Ah. I misunderstood. I thought you couldn't turn off Bluetooth not that you
> didn't want to. Well let's just hope your car doesn't leave unexpectedly or
> your watch makes you late...  8-O
> 
> BTW I think I'm pretty safe because my trusty $6 (US) Amazon watch is
> guaranteed not to talk to bad guys...
> 

My point is that security guys are crying wolf every day saying that BT 
is dangerous, and that we must turn it off till the moment we need it. 
But that's impossible, many things require BT to be constantly on.

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.
ES🇪🇸, EU🇪🇺;

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  Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched? Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-04-19 18:06 +0100
  Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched? "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-04-19 22:31 +0200
    Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-04-21 15:06 -0600
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                Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched? AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2026-04-22 17:40 +0000
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                Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched? Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2026-04-23 15:08 +0000
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                Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-04-22 13:25 -0600
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                Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched? Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2026-04-23 20:00 +0000
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                Re: Q: What threats do we really face when our phones are not fully patched? AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2026-04-23 20:10 +0000
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