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Another attempt to start a Bluetooth scare with the Bluetooth Scanner

Now you too can start detecting Bluetooth devices - with your PC. A downloadable software "stumbler" program is available from Network Chemistry, which will tell you, every ten seconds, what other Bluetooth radios are in range.

What good does it do? According to Network Chemistry, BlueScanner [PDF document] is "a free tool to protect enterprises against emerging threats posed by unsecured Bluetooth devices."

In other words, it's a way of publicising Network Chemistry's services, or "solutions." If you believe them, "Bluetooth vulnerabilities and attacks are a real and increasing threat to the security of enterprises and end users. BlueScanner protects against these threats by pro-actively identifying Bluetooth devices, their type (phone, computer, keyboard, and more), and the services they advertise. Armed with this information, IT staff can more quickly and easily assess the level of Bluetooth usage and take action to mitigate the security risks the technology poses."

Ho yus. And “Network Chemistry is committed to contributing to the good of the wireless technical community, and one way we do so is by making free security tools available,” said Dr. Christopher Waters, Network Chemistry’s chief technical officer. Well, he would say that, wouldn't he?

Thanks to TGDaily for the tip.

Technorati: Bluetooth security, Bluetooth hackers, Bluetooth threat - not exactly a live issue, is it?