Hackfest 2023 - Back to the Future

It was harder to sniff Bluetooth through my mask during the pandemic...
2023-10-14, 11:00–11:50, Track #2

During the pandemic I took up Bluetooth (BT) sniffing as a way to get out of the house.

Bluedriving left me with questions that are different from those you'd ask based on traditional WiFi wardriving. Is there a geographic correlation between poverty, obesity, and BT sleep apnea medical devices? What are the implications of BT on police body cameras? Are fitness trackers still making it easy to track humans instead? Can someone steal heavy-construction equipment thanks to BT keyless ignition? Can hackers be tracked by their "portable multi-tool[s]"? Do hotels using BT door locks "open the door" to easier assassinations?

In this talk I will share some of the most interesting observations from the past few years, and share surprising answers to the above questions, and more.


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Are you releasing a tool? – Yes