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bluejacking.ppt
This document discusses bluejacking, which is sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth devices. It provides an introduction to bluejacking and Bluetooth technology. The history of bluejacking is explained, originating from a comment on a mobile forum. Steps for bluejacking using mobile phones and computers are outlined. The document also lists software tools for bluejacking and common locations where it occurs. Potential harm from bluejacking and prevention methods are briefly mentioned before concluding.
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology enabling short-range communications between devices.
Bluejacking involves sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices using OBEX protocol.
The bluejacking phenomenon began with Ajack, an IT consultant, who sent messages via his phone.
Steps for bluejacking using mobile and PCs, detailing how to send messages via Bluetooth.
Key software tools for bluejacking include Bluespam, Freejack, and E-jack.
Bluejacking often occurs in public spaces such as cafes, bars, and transportation.
An inquiry into whether bluejacking can harm devices.
A discussion on the need for security features to protect devices from bluejacking.
Prevention methods listed include turning off Bluetooth and avoiding discoverable mode.
Bluejacking is a low-cost technology with future potential, contingent upon ethical guidelines.
Citations for further reading include BluejackQ and a seminar report on bluejacking.
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bluejacking.ppt
- 2. Contents Bluetooth Introductionof History Steps Software tools Places Preventions Conclusion References bluejacking
- 3. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is defined as a wireless technology that provides short-range communications.
- 4. INTRODUCTION OF BLUEJACKING Bluejacking is thesending of unsolicited messages over Bluetooth to Bluetooth-enabled devices OBEX protocol. via the
- 5. History This bluejack phenomenonstarted after a Malaysian IT consultant named “ Ajack ” posted a comment on a mobile phone forum. Ajack told IT Web that he used his Ericsson cellphone in a bank to send a message to someone with a Nokia 7650. Becoming bored while standing in a bank queue Overview.
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- 7. On mobile Go toContacts. Create a new contact. Write the short note in name. Save this contact. Select this contact and send via Bluetooth. Your phone will search for devices All the Bluetooth devices near you will be displayed. Select any one you like and send. You have bluejacked someone.
- 8. On Personal computer/Laptop Go to contacts in your Address Book program (e.g. Outlook). Create a new contact. Enter the message into one of the 'name' fields. Save the new contact. Go to the address book. Right-click on the message/contact. Go to action Go to Send to Bluetooth Click on other Select a device from the list and double click on it
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- 10. Places where bluejackingoccurs Home Cafés Bars Restaurants Places where bluejack occures Stores ans shopping malls Public transportation 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
- 11. Can bluejacking harmdevice???
- 12. Why security isneeded???
- 13. Prevention There is hardlyany software available to prevent or detect bluejacking. Turn off bluetooth Don’t put device in discoverable and conectable mode
- 14. Conclusion Low cost andpower consumption technology. It may have great future if it should follow codes ethics.
- 15. References BluejackQ. http://www.bluejackq.com SeminarReport on bluejacking by http://www.seminarpaper.com