Bluetooth technology is used in most mobile devices to enable fast content exchange. Typically sent via bluetooth are songs, videos, and other media files. Since a phone can be detected via bluetooth, the mobile’s security is vulnerable. Viruses can be sent with the content you receive. You may also accidentally receive other bugs as mobile devices of strangers can detect you as well.
Basics of bluetooth technology
Bluetooth is defined as an open wireless protocol that can exchange data using radio waves over short distances. The exchange occurs from fixed mobile devices. Personal area networks are created when several fixed devices exchange with one another. The most advance form of bluetooth exchange is seen in the Playstation 3, Wii, and the PSP Go. Bluetooth protocols work y simplifying the service setup of the involved devices. They also make identification of other devices easier.
Security risks associated with bluetooth technology
Since short distances are involved, there are security risks to using bluetooth technology. In 2003, Ben and Adam Laurie of AL Digital Ltd. found that personal data can be revealed over bluetooth. This however, came from the inadequate implementations of the technology and not the actual protocol. In 2005, it was discovered that the PIN of a bluetooth link can be obtained during the initial exchange between to devices. Viruses and worms have also been sent from security breaches of bluetooth.
Although bluetooth has its risks, it only takes common sense and not too frequent use to avoid these.
