MySecureCyberspace: Wireless

Bluebugging – Use of Bluetooth to illegitimately access sensitive information on mobile devices
Bluejacking – Using Bluetooth to send unsolicited messages to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices
Bluesnarfing – Stealing information from mobile devices using a wireless connection
Bluetooth – A way for portable devices to communicate with each other over short-distances
Communications Protocol – A set of rules or standards that allow two computers to "talk" to each other.
Flight Mode – A PDA or mobile phone setting that enables only non-wireless features
IEEE 802.11 – A suite of wireless communication protocols
Mobile Device – Portable devices for communication and computation
Mobile Operating System – A generic term for the system and resource management software (i.e., operating system) for mobile devices
Mobile Software – Application software for mobile devices
Near Field Communication (NFC) – A method of short-range wireless communications intended for processing transactions and transferring small amounts of data
Palmtop – A computer that fits in the palm of your hand
Pin Cracking – A procedure for breaking into Bluetooth devices by determining the personal identification number (PIN) used for secure transmissions
SMS Spam – Junk mail sent to mobile phones
Short Message Service (SMS) – A service that lets you send short text messages between mobile devices, known as "texting"
War Driving – Driving around with a computer to find and access wireless networks
Web-based Keyboard – A computer program that displays a keyboard image with all its keys on the screen
WiFi – Wireless Fidelity, shorthand for various wireless networking technologies
Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) – A set of rules for how data should be sent between mobile devices during wireless communication