GSLC · Question #130
Which type of attack is the unauthorized access of information from a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection, often between phones, desktops, laptops, and PDAs?
The correct answer is A. Bluesnarfing. Bluesnarfing is the specific attack where an attacker covertly accesses and copies data - such as contacts, messages, or calendar entries - from a victim's Bluetooth-enabled device without authorization.
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Which type of attack is the unauthorized access of information from a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection, often between phones, desktops, laptops, and PDAs?
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- ABluesnarfing
- BBluebugging
- CBlue Jacking
- DBluecast
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A92% (33)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Bluesnarfing is the specific attack where an attacker covertly accesses and copies data - such as contacts, messages, or calendar entries - from a victim's Bluetooth-enabled device without authorization.
Bluesnarfing exploits vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth OBEX Push Profile to silently retrieve data from a target device without the owner's knowledge or consent, making it the precise term for unauthorized information theft via Bluetooth connection between devices such as phones, laptops, and PDAs.
Bluebugging goes further than data theft by giving the attacker full control over the target device's features, such as making calls or sending messages on the victim's behalf.
Bluejacking is the act of sending unsolicited, often harmless messages to nearby Bluetooth devices and does not involve unauthorized access to data.
Bluecast is not a recognized Bluetooth attack type; it refers to broadcasting content to Bluetooth devices, not unauthorized data access.
Concept tested: Bluetooth attack types - Bluesnarfing vs Bluebugging vs Bluejacking
Source: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/key-attributes/bluetooth-security/
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