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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
S. Murali

Beware of ‘bluebugging’, Andhra Pradesh police cautions smartphone users

Concerned over an increase in instances of cybercrime, Prakasam district Superintendent of Police Malika Garg has asked the people to be wary of “bluebugging.”

Addressing the media here on Sunday, Ms. Malika Garg said, “It is a form of hacking that lets attackers access a device through its discoverable Bluetooth connection.”

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