Patched MS Bluetooth Flaw Exposes Even Disconnected PCs 147
An anonymous reader writes "Among the 22 security holes Microsoft issued updates to fix yesterday is a critical kernel-level Bluetooth flaw that could let nearby attackers break into vulnerable systems even when the targeted computer is not connected to a network. An attacker could use the bug to gain access to any unpatched, Bluetooth-enabled Windows Vista or Win7 computer within 100 meters (or much further with specialized tools), all before the target system even gets an alert that another computer is requesting a Bluetooth connection."
Re:Confusing (Score:5, Funny)
You shouldn't be running around with bluetooth on anyway.
Meh - trying to get to the root of the problem.
You shouldn't be running around with bluetooth on.
You shouldn't be running around with bluetooth
You shouldn't be running around
You shouldn't be running
You shouldn't be
You shouldn't
YOU! Ah, it is always you at fault.
Re:Confusing (Score:4, Funny)
I have never seen a laptop that did not require considerable effort to get wireless networking going.
Did you press Submit 10 years ago? Your wireless network may need more effort as it appears you have some network latency.