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Bluetooth Security

These days, all communication technology faces theissue of privacy and identity theft, with Bluetoothbeing no exception. Almost everyone knows that emailservices and networks require security. What usersof Bluetooth need to realize is that Bluetooth alsorequires security measures as well.

The good news for Bluetooth users is that the security scares, like most scares, are normally overdramatized and blown entirely out of proportion. Thetruth being told, these issues are easy to manage,with various measures already in place to providesecurity for Bluetooth technology.

It's true that there has been some Bluetooth phonesthat have been hacked into. Most devices that arehacked into are normally those that don't have anytype of security at all.

According to Bluetooth specialists, in order to hackinto a Bluetooth device, the hacker must: 1. Force two paired devices to break theirconnection. 2. Steal the packets that are used to resend the pin. 3. Decode the pin.

Of course, the hacker must also be within range ofthe device, and using very expensive developer typeequipment. Most specialists recommend that you have a longer pin, with 8 digits being recommended.

Fundamentals of securityThe "pairing process" is one of the most basic levelsof security for Bluetooth devices. Pairing, istwo or more Bluetooth devices that recognize eachother by the profiles they share - in most casesthey both must enter the same pin.

The core specifications for Bluetooth use an encryption algorithm, which is completely and entirelysecure. Once the devices pair with each other,they too become entirely secure.

Until they have successfully paired, the Bluetoothdevices won't communicate with each other. Due tothis pairing process and the fact that it is shortrange - Bluetooth technology is considered to besecure.

As the news has indicated, experienced hackers have developed ways to get around this level of basic security. There are ways to get around thisthreat, as you can install software to preventhackers from getting in.

With Bluetooth becoming more and more popular, it'sreally no wonder that security is always inquestion. As Bluetooth gets bigger and better,security will always be something that no onereally takes lightly.

If you've been concerned about Bluetooth securityin the past, rest assured that newer devices willoffer bigger and better security. Preventing hackers from getting in is something every owneris concerned about - and the manufacturer's arevery aware.

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