This document discusses bluejacking, which is sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth devices. It provides an introduction to bluejacking and Bluetooth technology. The history of bluejacking is explained, originating from a comment on a mobile forum. Steps for bluejacking using mobile phones and computers are outlined. The document also lists software tools for bluejacking and common locations where it occurs. Potential harm from bluejacking and prevention methods are briefly mentioned before concluding.

2. Contents
 Bluetooth
 Introduction of
 History
 Steps
 Software tools
 Places
 Preventions
 Conclusion
 References
bluejacking

3. What is Bluetooth?
 Bluetooth is
defined as a wireless technology that
provides short-range communications.

4. INTRODUCTION
OF
BLUEJACKING
Bluejacking is the sending of unsolicited messages
over
Bluetooth to Bluetooth-enabled devices
OBEX protocol.
via the

5. History
 This
bluejack phenomenon started after a Malaysian
IT consultant named “ Ajack ” posted a comment on
a mobile phone forum.
 Ajack told IT Web that he used his Ericsson
cellphone in a bank to send a message to someone
with a Nokia 7650. Becoming bored while standing
in a bank queue Overview.

6. How
bluejacking
can
be
done????????

7. On mobile
 Go
to Contacts.
 Create a new contact.
 Write the short note in name.
 Save this contact.
 Select this contact and send via Bluetooth.
 Your phone will search for devices
 All the Bluetooth devices near you will be displayed.
 Select any one you like and send.
 You have bluejacked someone.

8. On Personal computer/Laptop
 Go
to contacts in your Address Book program (e.g.
Outlook).
 Create a new contact.
 Enter the message into one of the 'name' fields.
 Save the new contact.
 Go to the address book.
 Right-click on the message/contact.
 Go to action
 Go to Send to Bluetooth
 Click on other
 Select a device from the list and double click on it

9. Software tools
 Bluespam

Freejack
 E-jack

10. Places where bluejacking occurs
Home
Cafés
Bars
Restaurants
Places where bluejack
occures
Stores ans shopping malls
Public transportation
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11. Can bluejacking harm device???

12. Why security is needed???

13. Prevention
 There
is hardly any software available to prevent or
detect bluejacking.
 Turn off bluetooth
 Don’t put device in discoverable and conectable
mode

14. Conclusion

Low cost and power consumption technology.
 It may have great future if it should follow codes
ethics.

15. References
 BluejackQ.
http://www.bluejackq.com
 Seminar Report on bluejacking by
http://www.seminarpaper.com