Symantec Corporation has cautioned users of the possible dangers of using Bluetooth-enabled devices. Users of such devices are prone to several attacks such as:
- BlueSpamming – sendng spam to a Bluetooth enable devices
- BlueJacking – sending a message from your Bluetooth enabled devices PDA to a stranger who also has a Bluetooth enabled device
- BlueSnarfing – copy address information such as business card data from a person’s Bluetooth phone In the vicinity
- BlueBugging – allows the hacker to initiate phone calls, send and read SMS, read and write phonebook contacts, eavesdrop on phone conversations, and connect to the Internet
However, Symantec noted that BlueSpamming does have a low-leve security riks. BlueSnarfing is also quite dangerous as it could allow hackers to sneak and scan through the data. BlueBugging is the biggest threat where hackers can remotely control a handset while making calls without permission.
The day to day Bluetooth device user faces and even I faced before – is receiving an unknown file from a unknown identity which finally turns out to be the file is actually a virus or malicious code to corrupt the device. So how to escape yourself from such attacks – just turn off the bloody Bluetooth and use it when you want to use. Isn’t it simple enough?
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