Bluejacking catches on.More nefarious uses of technology; the latest to watch out for is Bluejacking--spamming a mobile device via Bluetooth A wireless personal area network (WPAN) standard for short-range transmission of digital voice and data. Bluetooth is widely used for hands-free cellphone operation, including wireless headsets and connecting to Bluetooth-enabled automobiles that turn the car's audio system into a . First, Bluejackers create a phone book contact that includes a message. They then search their immediate area for another device with Bluetooth and transmit To send data over a communications line. See transfer. the phonebook contact. The message pops up on the other device, leaving the other user bewildered, at the very least. What fun! Buzz 1. buzz - Of a program, to run with no indication of progress and perhaps without guarantee of ever finishing; especially said of programs thought to be executing a tight loop of code. can only hope the appeal of this lame lame (lam) incapable of normal locomotion; deviating from normal gait. lame adj. 1. Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible. 2. prank will wear off soon; otherwise, the only way to protect yourself is to turn off Bluetooth on your device. |
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