The security loophole exists only in setups that do not follow the recommendation of the industry consortium that sets Bluetooth standards.

He claims security loopholes which allowed terrorists to plant the bomb are still open.

Pakistan's newspapers condemned the attack and cited security loopholes.

But law enforcement officials, they say, look at overall problems, like the possibility that one terrorist might use a security loophole to gain access to an airplane.

While such a system is a convenience, it offers a potential security loophole, experts say.

General Kanaan said the abductions were undertaken by lawless elements trying to take advantage of what he called "security loopholes" that he promised to close.

Some lawmakers and administration officials said the new regulations may persuade members of Congress who remain anxious about security loopholes to approve the extension.

His group had radioed through door codes that would still work in the future due to a security loophole in the system.

Privacy advocates said that was not good enough, because federal laws had huge national security loopholes.

"Our navy computer systems are so full of back doors and secret access codes and intentional security loopholes..." She sighed.