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NewsColony Contact tracing apps unsafe if Bluetooth vulnerabilities not fixed © (Image: File photo) As more governments turn to contact tracing apps to aid in their efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak , cybersecurity experts are warning this may spark renewed interest in Bluetooth attacks. They urge developers to ensure such apps are regularly tested for vulnerabilities and release patches swiftly to plug potential holes, while governments should provide assurance that their databases are secure and the data collected will not be used for purposes other than as originally intended.  Users should also take the necessary steps to safeguard their personal data and prevent their devices from becoming the target of cybercriminals. According to Acronis’ co-founder and technology president Stas Protassov, Bluetooth has had several vulnerabilities in the past, including as recently as February when  BlueFrag , a critical vulnerability that affected multiple Android and...