Security Awareness Training Email

AirDrop & Bluetooth Connectivity

Learn when to disable AirDrop and Bluetooth, how nearby attacks happen, and what safer sharing habits protect devices and data.

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What You'll Learn Today:

You should only turn these features on when actively using them.

AirDrop

Works by combining both Bluetooth and wireless connectivity
Only vulnerable when turned on and cannot be compromised while off
Allow access to "Contacts Only" to keep strangers and nearby hackers from penetrating your device via its AirDrop functionality
When not in use, switch to "Receiving Off" mode
Ensure your device has the latest updates installed so any known bugs are patched

Bluetooth

An easy way to connect devices for sharing data, playing music, seeing photos, and more
Just like a Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth can be exploited by hackers to gain control of your device, install malware, or passively view your transfer of information without you knowing
Cybercriminals can also track a Bluetooth user's device to determine physical location
Keep your Bluetooth off when you are not actively using it to pair to a device and never connect to unknown devices

AirDrop

Works by combining both Bluetooth and wireless connectivity
Only vulnerable when turned on and cannot be compromised while off
Allow access to "Contacts Only" to keep strangers and nearby hackers from penetrating your device via its AirDrop functionality
When not in use, switch to "Receiving Off" mode
Ensure your device has the latest updates installed so any known bugs are patched

Bluetooth

An easy way to connect devices for sharing data, playing music, seeing photos, and more
Just like a Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth can be exploited by hackers to gain control of your device, install malware, or passively view your transfer of information without you knowing
Cybercriminals can also track a Bluetooth user's device to determine physical location
Keep your Bluetooth off when you are not actively using it to pair to a device and never connect to unknown devices