The advent of smart phone and PDA has created new security challenges that most of the owners completely ignore. Since these devices do not have built in firewalls and have multiple channels of communications they are prime target for attack.
Also, most of these devices are equipt with Bluetooth. Open Bluetooth channels tend to transmit a lot of info such as MAC addresses, device name and device model. If you are looking at reviewing some of the Bluetooth vulnerabilities, I would suggest Bloomer http://trifinite.org/
Viruses, such as Cabir, The Skulls and Onehop ,are already starting to show up. Most common way that viruses get distributed is through SMS and Bluetooth.
“Normal” cell phones are starting to experience similar security threats. J2ME is not immune to viruses. There have been reports that some J2ME are starting to appear.
My suggestions are: Do not open SMS attachments that come from unknown sources. Turn off your Bluetooth discovery feature and never leave your phone unattended.
We are all protecting our PCs. Start protecting your phones too. Klem
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