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[Graeme]

A few years ago, I had a new phone for about a week and it suddenly stopped working. I took it to my phone shop and they said the phone had been currupted with a virus.

I've learnt since then that the virus was sent through Bluetooth. The most common of bluetooth viruses is called Blooover/Blooover 2. It can be downloaded all over the internet and then sent to other phones via your phone.

ALWAYS -
keep your bluetooth hidden unless someone asks you to change your status

NEVER -
accept data from someone you do not know


I hope this prevents anyone making the mistake I did, let me know if you've had previous experience of this and wether you think that what I have said is worthwhile.


By the way, there are many many more viruses and hacking software out there for mobile phones, so dont let people see your on bluetooth.

[srujanlive]

Thats the thing that differentiates a computer from a mobile.. A mobile always asks you to choose. If u wanna be infected or not The solution is therefore simple. Choose no.

[Graeme]

Not always, Blooover and Blooover 2 for example, do not require someones permissions to currupt their phone.

[amrik09]

Well first dont put always ur bluetooth on, second there are some antivirus for mobile too, third use bluetooth only when u need. and u will secure.
Bye