The Open-Source scanner Hoog used even found lightbulbs ... try to steal family's $10K refund "You should turn off open-Bluetooth pairing, after you set up those devices and update software ...

SAN JOSE (KPIX) - There is an urban legend circulating that crooks are using Bluetooth scanner apps to see if you've hidden valuables in your car. Well, KPIX spent the morning testing it out ...

One thing to keep in mind if you’re doing some Bluetooth scanning for AirTags ... then turn to a scanner while you wait for an AirTag to chirp (assuming the person controlling it isn’t ever ...

With a Bluetooth scanner app, a thief who may want to know what’s hiding in a car can see a list of electronics that are broadcasting a Bluetooth signal within seconds. Technology expert Pete ...

"A thief would take a Bluetooth scanner, much like this, and walk up towards a vehicle and we can see changing signal strength on Bluetooth devices," Lendman said after he downloaded a common ...