Will keeping Bluetooth on be a security problem?
Miscellaneous, Communications Series 80Q. As Nokia does not provide a vibrate mode for the 9500, I decided to use a Bluetooth headset with a built-in vibrator. As a result, I have to keep Bluetooth always on, will this be a problem for the Communicator? Is there a possibility of virus attack?
A. Don't worry, it's not a problem at all. First of all, if your 9500 (or 9300) was to receive a Bluetooth transmission request from an 'infected' phone, you'd have several questions to say 'Yes' to before it even tried to install. Secondly, there are currently no reported cases of any 'malware' (i.e. malicious software) for the Series 80 platform, and any rogue Series 60 applications simply won't install or work on the 9500. Thirdly, the number of malware-infected Series 60 smartphones is incredibly low, so you're unlikely to come into contact with many infections.
The biggest problem with Bluetooth in a very 'social' environment is that other smartphones may contact you for all sorts of reasons. In addition to trying to pass on malware, you can be Bluejacked (people trying to send you simple text messages disguised as contact cards) or asked to participate in a social networking application (e.g. Nokia Sensor). In the end, saying 'No' to each connection attempt can become a hassle. The solution is to go into 'Control panel | Connections | Bluetooth My telephone's visibility' and set it to 'Hidden'. That way, other phones won't even be able to see your kit, but you'll be able to carry on working with your own, paired accessories.