The perks of Bluebooth technology come with security risks, say researchers.

David Starobinski and Johannes Becker, researchers from Boston University, uncovered that popular Bluetooth devices including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and FitBits—and workplace essentials including MacBooks and Microsoft tablets and laptops—have a flaw that exposes device users to the risk of being tracked by unwanted adversaries.

In this Q&A, the researchers share how Bluetooth devices can be tracked, the implications of this discovery, and best-practices for protection:

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