BLUETOOTH HACKING / BLUE JACKING:

BLUETOOTH HACKING / BLUE JACKING: Bluejacking is the sending of unsolicited messages over Bluetooth to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as mobile phones, PDAs or laptop computers. Bluetooth has a very limited range, usually around 10 metres on mobile phones, but laptops can reach up to 100 metres. Simple tip to avoid Blue Jacking / Hacking is to: KEEP YOUR BLUETOOTH OFF WHEN NOT IN USE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLUESNARFING: Bluesnarfing is the unauthorized access of information from a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection, often between phones, desktops, laptops, and PDAs. This allows access to a calendar, contact list, emails and text messages, and on some phones users can steal pictures and private videos.Simple tip to avoid Bluesnarfing is to: KEEP YOUR BLUETOOTH OFF WHEN NOT IN USE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------