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Subject: Re: [NF] "get it now" feature on Verizon cell phone,can it be hacked?
Author: "Paul Hill"
Posted: 2006/04/30 06:10:26
 
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On 4/30/06, Allen <profox (at) gatwicksoftware .DO.T com> wrote:
> Bluetooth should need to be matched before they work together. Might be an
> idea to check if the Bluetooth is set to that and not so anyone can pick it
> up.

I saw a TV program about 'Blue jacking', where someone takes over your
phone and calls their own premium rate numbers. I would have thought
the phone would need to be paired, but maybe there are some bugs than
can be exploited?

> Also Bluetooth needs to be on before external devices can see it.

Next time you're in a train station or somewhere busy do a bluetooth
scan. I guarantee you'll find loads.

--
Paul



 
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