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By Bradley Mitchell, About.com Guide to Wireless / Networking

Bluejacking With a Cause

Tuesday July 13, 2004
| Commentary | Bluejacking involves sending unsolicited messages to mobile devices running the Bluetooth network protocol. The popularity of bluejacking has exploded in the past year as more "smart" cell phones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices are being sold worldwide. Bluejacking has also grown more sophisticated. Now in addition to harmless pranks, unsuspecting victims of bluejacking may receive commerical advertising or even amorous propositions.
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