Cell phones are vulnerable to hackers, sometimes also called phreakers. A phreaker can hack into your cell phone and listen in on your calls or steal personal information simply by exploiting a short-range Bluetooth wireless connection. A hacker can do even more damage by stealing a cell phone or finding one lost by its owner.

Some tips:

¢ Keep close watch on your cell phone. Other people can exploit your calling account.

¢ Lock your cell phone calling availability by password-protecting it.

¢ Disable Bluetooth wireless connection when you’re not using your cell phone.

¢ Consider using anti-virus software to block hackers, and keep it updated.

¢ Never accept text messages or files from stranger.

¢ Notify your cell phone provider immediately if you lose a cell phone or suspect it has been hacked. Discontinue service right away to prevent a thief from running up a bill.