The system must notify the user when a Bluetooth device attempts to connect.

From Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-87407r1_rule The system must notify the user when a Bluetooth device attempts to connect.

Vulnerability discussion

If not configured properly, Bluetooth may allow rogue devices to communicate with a system. If a rogue device is paired with a system, there is potential for sensitive information to be compromised

Check content

This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth. Search for "Bluetooth". View Bluetooth Settings. Select "More Bluetooth Options" If "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is not checked, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure Bluetooth to notify users if devices attempt to connect. View Bluetooth Settings. Ensure "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is checked.

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