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The Tarlogic claim of backdoor functions in the ESP32 Bluetooth firmware seem overblown. The features they identified require privileged code execution and are helpful for improving open source software for these devices. Useful resources: - buff.ly/vazOcIg - buff.ly/DnG6mFN - buff.ly/tquYg8G
Mar 10, 2025, 6:38 AM
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