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GPEN · Question #257

Which of the following are considered Bluetooth security violations? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

The correct answer is C. Bluesnarfing D. Bluebug attack. Bluesnarfing and Bluebug are Bluetooth-specific protocol attacks, while the other options target web applications or use non-technical manipulation.

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Question

Which of the following are considered Bluetooth security violations? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Options

  • ACross site scripting attack
  • BSQL injection attack
  • CBluesnarfing
  • DBluebug attack
  • ESocial engineering

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    12% (3)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    81% (21)
  • E
    4% (1)

Why each option

Bluesnarfing and Bluebug are Bluetooth-specific protocol attacks, while the other options target web applications or use non-technical manipulation.

ACross site scripting attack

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a web application vulnerability that injects malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, with no relation to Bluetooth protocols.

BSQL injection attack

SQL injection targets database-driven web applications by inserting malicious SQL code into input fields, and has no connection to Bluetooth communication.

CBluesnarfingCorrect

Bluesnarfing is a Bluetooth attack that exploits the OBEX push profile to gain unauthorized access to data stored on a Bluetooth-enabled device without the owner's knowledge. It is a direct Bluetooth security violation that can expose contacts, messages, and calendar data.

DBluebug attackCorrect

The Bluebug attack exploits weaknesses in Bluetooth implementations to take control of a device's phone features, such as placing calls or sending SMS messages without user consent. It specifically targets the Bluetooth AT command channel to hijack device functionality.

ESocial engineering

Social engineering is a psychological manipulation tactic used to trick individuals into divulging confidential information and is not specific to Bluetooth technology.

Concept tested: Bluetooth-specific wireless security attack types

Source: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/key-attributes/bluetooth-security/

Topics

#Bluetooth security#bluesnarfing#bluebug#wireless attacks

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