On 01/10/2010, at 8:03 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote:
> > > On 30/09/2010, at 6:26 PM, Rob Davies wrote: > >> Neil, >> iTunes. >> It is just a USB device, so any program that does this as sent before >> DiskAid which links into FileApp on phone. >> >> Check in File Manager it will be a device so all should be accessible, there >> is a image capture program loaded within 7 and VIsta that will show. >> >> If you search Apps store I am sure someone would have found cure, for >> Bluetooth. Try Google also! >> >> But, Apple do not want Bluetooth access except for devices, reasoning >> anyones guess but security would be a good one. >> >> Bluetooth is a huge network security risk because of its portability and >> devices, inclusive of what can be transferred and run without physical >> connection from server or a portal. >> Mobile phone sitting on someones desk could be piggybacking into network >> running applications or daemons controlling network or removing data. Acting >> as a portal to somewhere else out of building. Hence no phones within Data >> Centres, even though they block mobile transmissions. >> >> Cheers! >> `RobD... >> > > I well remember hearing a story some years ago when Bluetooth was in its > infancy on computers and mobile phones, where students were able to connect > though BT to a certain university lecturer's laptop which had been left > running on the desk in his office, thereby downloading copies of upcoming > exam questions. I doubt that much has changed in this regard, especially > given many peoples' attitude to security. > > > Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services > FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer > Perth, Western Australia > Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 064 948 > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. Thanks Peter for supporting me in this "Security Issue" with using Bluetooth. Your story above is certainly not the only time this has happened. Apple are determined to keep the iPhone as secure as they possibly can. You cannot secure Bluetooth when it is "Always visible and connectable"! Your Phone is then open to any onslaught, it is then a huge security risk. People go to all lengths to secure their Networks and Macs, and yet are wanting to have the iPhone "Insecure" … beats me, I certainly want my iPhone as secure as it can be. Cheers, Ronni 17" MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.66GHz / 4GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
