What Experts are Saying about Bluetooth

In this day and age, all types of communication technology must deal with the subject of privacy and identity theft. Wireless technology like Bluetooth, being a means of sharing and communication, is not exempted. Virtually everybody  is aware that email and network services need safety and security so Bluetooth users should also know that Bluetooth requires these.

Bluetooth users, however, should also understand that security issues are exaggerated most of the time.  The truth of the matter is, these issues are very simple  to manage as there are already diverse measures  in place to secure Bluetooth devices.

It is also common knowledge that some Bluetooth cellphones have been hacked into. Bluetooth gadgets that are hacked into are usually those that do not have any kind of security at all.

Experts say that in order to hack these Bluetooth devices, an intruder  must be able to do the following:

    1.  Cause the  paired devices to disconnect from each other
    2.  Catch or intercept the packets that contain the pin.
    3.  Crack the pin

The attacker should also be close enought to the device and should be using a developer type apparatus. It is highly recommended that you use a stronger and longer pin. Most experts would say that an eight-digit pin is safe enough.

The process of pairing two Bluetooth devices is one of the most fundamental levels of security. It allows Bluetooth devices to recognize each other with the use of a pin.

Bluetooth uses an entirely safe encryption algorithm which makes paired devices secure also. Bluetooth devices will not "talk" to each other or communicate unless a successful pairing has taken place. The short range of Bluetooth devices and this pairing process make the technology secure.