Do’s and Don’ts for Mobile Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows different devices to connect to one another and share data, users have to keep in mind the following do’s and don’ts while connecting to Bluetooth on mobile.
Do’s:
- Use Bluetooth in hidden mode so that even if the device is using Bluetooth it is not visible to others.
- Change the name of the device to a different name to avoid recognition of your Mobile phone model.
Note: The default name will be the mobile model number for Bluetooth devices.
- Put a password while pairing with other devices. The devices with the same password can connect to your computer
- Disable Bluetooth when it is not actively transmitting
- Use Bluetooth with temporary time limit after which it automatically disables so that the device is not available continuously for others.
Don’ts:
- Neverallow unknown devices to connect through
- Neverswitch on Bluetooth
- Neverput Bluetooth in always discoverable
Note: Attackers can take advantage of its default always-on, always discoverable settings to launch attacks.