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The Register: Linux Bluetooth Hackers Hijack Car Audio

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“Linux hackers have demonstrated a way to inject or record audio
signals from passing cars running insecure Bluetooth hands-free
units. The Trifinite group showed how hackers could eavesdrop on
passing motorists using a directional antenna and a Linux Laptop
running a tool it has developed called Car Whisperer.

“The software was demonstrated during a Bluetooth Security talk
at last week’s What the Hack hacker festival in The
Netherlands…”

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