7 Tips to make the Mobile Secure
By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 17:40 IST
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2)Disable Bluetooth,if not in use:
Disable Bluetooth,if not in use:
Bluetooth capabilities make it possible to exchange data over short distances from fixed devices, such as computers and mobile devices like cellular phones. Although Bluetooth has its advantages, it can cause problems with wireless Internet connections and make browsing the Internet troublesome. Many people believe that their mobile phone cannot be hacked because Bluetooth is such a short-range communication method, but the fact is that hackers can easily connect and manipulate your mobile phone withing a range of 10-15 meters simply by using a Bluetooth connection. The hacking process is easy for hackers, because all they need is a special software on their mobile phones, laptops or netbooks in addition to some basic knowledge. So the only way to avoid Bluetooth attacks on your mobile phone is to disable Bluetooth when it is not in use. And when it is in use, make sure you do not leave in discoverable mode.

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