Explained | What is Bluebugging and how to safeguard your phone

Over the last decade, smartphones have become so ubiquitous, they now become an extension of our lives. The convenience it offers is unparalleled compared to any gadget in the world. With the phone, people can hail a cab, order food, create presentations and even attend an office or virtual class anytime anywhere.

However, if we don’t exercise caution while doing online transactions, it can cost us big time. Cybercriminals are coming up with ingenious ways to hoodwink gullible smartphone users to steal their financial details and even personal information to seek a ransom.

We have already carried an article on what is Phishing and how threat actors convince potential victims to voluntarily share their details and how to safeguard from such tactics.