TMA-ANDROID-2.11
Ensure 'Bluetiooth' scanning' Is 'Disabled'
Description
Bluetooth scanning allows the device to find nearby Bluetooth devices and services, even when Bluetooth is turned off. This feature, part of location services, is mainly for improving location accuracy but carries significant security and privacy risks.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Follow the below steps to verify that Wi-Fi assistant is Disabled: phone's Settings app > Location > Location services > Bluetooth scanning > Verify that Bluetooth scanning is turned OFF.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to disable Wi-Fi assistant: phone's Settings app > Location > Location services > Bluetooth scanning > Toggle Bluetooth scanning to OFF position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androidgoogle-account-privacy
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 2.11 Ensure 'Bluetiooth' scanning' Is 'Disabled'