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Comment by dwaite

1 month ago

Yes, the passkey flow QR code contains a public key, and a local key exchange is done over bluetooth to prove proximity. That is used to set up a confidential channel.

That means attackers need more than to display a QR code, they also need a local presence (radio).

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