Hacking the C500

[Guest anna]

I need some help securing my C500 from being hacked..

I have heard about leaving the BT on is a major risk..but how can i tell it's off? (i'm having some trouble understanding the menu, and I have lost the manual)

Are there any other things I need to make more secure..please..I'm really getting paranoid of this whole issue, alot of my friends mobiles are getting hacked these day's. ;)

[Guest Confused Stu]

SHort version - if there isn't the "B" symbol on the homescreen then your Bluetooth isnt on.

Also, when it is on, your LED will flash blue (as well as the green). Switch your bluetooth on for a minute to see what to look out for.

;)

[Guest anna]

SHort version - if there isn't the "B" symbol on the homescreen then your Bluetooth isnt on.

Also, when it is on, your LED will flash blue (as well as the green).  Switch your bluetooth on for a minute to see what to look out for.

;)

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Thanx, that makes me alittle calmer..lol

Are there any other hazards left when the BT is off, or is there still things that could make my phone...unsecure..(hehe, english is not my first language.. :oops: )

Edit: Love your sig by the way 8)

Edited June 19, 2005 by anna

[Guest Zone-MR]

anna, don't worry - your C500 is perfectly safe...

Even if you have bluetooth on, it's nothing to worry about - there's no way people can hack into your phone.

Yes, there are some security vulnerabilities in bluetooth which let people sniff traffic if you're actively using bluetooth for something, but they are difficult to exploit and not that dangerous. The worst you will get is the occassional random stranger (bluejacker) in a crowd trying to send you a file or message.

[Guest anna]

anna, don't worry - your C500 is perfectly safe...

Even if you have bluetooth on, it's nothing to worry about - there's no way people can hack into your phone.

Yes, there are some security vulnerabilities in bluetooth which let people sniff traffic if you're actively using bluetooth for something, but they are difficult to exploit and not that dangerous. The worst you will get is the occassional random stranger (bluejacker) in a crowd trying to send you a file or message.

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OK, I just felt i needed to check it out, beacuse I have heard some horror stories of hackers that actually managed to make calls from theyr own phones that were payed for by others subscription's!! :shock:

I's good to hear my phone is safe thoug, It really made me paranoid for a while..lol REALLY paranoid.. ;)

[Guest exodus187]

Well, I wouldn't be too sure of that! I'd still keep your bluetooth turned off, just look at Paris Hilton and how she had her entire phone book stolen and all her text messages!

Granted, she could have allowed a user to pair with her device but they still shouldn't have been able to get all that information. Head the warning, don't take a risk if you don't need to.