| Bluetooth is a wireless technology which enable | | | | 2. Always turn your Bluetooth network OFF |
| devices between short distances to share files. | | | | whenever its not in use. |
| These devices include mobile phones, computers | | | | 3. If possible, install antivirus or antispyware |
| and earphones. This wireless technology provides | | | | software on your device to minimize the chances |
| many advantages such as its ability to transfer | | | | of infection on your device. |
| files up to 1 megabit per second (the second | | | | 4. Know your enemy. How do people access your |
| version can transfer files as fast as 3 megabits | | | | networks without your consent? Some extreme |
| per second) and it is also inexpensive making it a | | | | programs enables the perpetrator to view your |
| viable solution to anyone who needs to transfer | | | | files, text messages and even control your phone |
| files quickly without the need of cables. So how | | | | when they have gained access through bluetooth. |
| do you keep your network secure? Here are | | | | Always look around to make sure there is no one |
| some tips to help you out. | | | | suspicious when you are transferring important |
| 1. Configure your device so that you have to | | | | files through any wireless networks. |
| approve any user connection requests. Changing | | | | 5. Ensure a PIN is set up when you are |
| the settings will vary from device to device but | | | | transferring files with another person. Most |
| most devices with a GUI should have a settings | | | | devices in default mode will ask you to include a |
| page which will enable you to change the security | | | | PIN when connecting with other bluetooth enabled |
| level of your network. | | | | devices. |