Many modern laptops, smartphones, and tablets support data exchange via Bluetooth. But did you know that
Android smartphone owners often forgetturn off Bluetooth, as they constantly use wireless headphones. But in fact, leaving Bluetooth activated 24/7 can be dangerous for your mobile device.
The fact is that constantly turned on Bluetooth makes your smartphone more vulnerable to intruders. They can use malware to track your location.
The main disadvantage of Bluetooth technology isthe principle of its operation. It consists in the fact that two devices with Bluetooth enabled can see each other at close range (most often - up to 10 m). In this case, a smartphone or other gadget that supports this technology sends a certain signal that can be detected by other devices.
Because of this, any scammer who isnearby may try to connect to a Bluetooth device. In addition, American retailers Walmart and Target are known to use Bluetooth to track their customers. This information may also be shared with other marketing companies.
For all of the above reasons, the FederalThe US Communications Commission advises turning off Bluetooth when not in use. It is especially important to do this when you are in public places. There is also an option to make the smartphone undiscoverable by default and disable this feature when you need to pair the device with another device.