how safe is it leaving a device bluetooth on discovery mode

[Crazynoob458]

well i found out one of my devices was on discovery mode for a long time
is it safe
EDIT: im just paranoid is that right?

 

[RichardTheKing]

You might need to take it to the dentist; it might have a cracked Bluetooth, after all, and that can lead to all sorts of issues.

 

[notimp]

well i found out one of my devices was on discovery mode for a long time
is it safe
EDIT: im just paranoid is that right?

Bluetooth as an attack vector is real, and can lead to very fun stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/c/mediacccde/search?query=intitle:bluetooth

Probably next to no one "wardriving" for open BT devices though. I pronounce you safe!

edit: Better youtube link.

 

[Crazynoob458]

Bluetooth as an attack vector is real, and can lead to very fun stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/c/mediacccde/search?query=intitle:bluetooth

Probably next to no one "wardriving" for open BT devices though. I pronounce you safe!

edit: Better youtube link.

thanks!