A user commuting to work via public transport received an offensive image on their smart phone from another commuter. Which of the following attacks MOST likely took place?

The correct answer is B. Bluejacking. Bluejacking is the act of sending unsolicited messages or data (such as images) to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices. Because the attacker and victim were in close physical proximity (on public transport) and the delivery was to a smartphone wirelessly, this fits the bluejacking…

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Options

AWar chalking
BBluejacking
CWar driving
DBluesnarfing

How the community answered

(49 responses)

B
94% (46)
C
4% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Bluejacking is the act of sending unsolicited messages or data (such as images) to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices. Because the attacker and victim were in close physical proximity (on public transport) and the delivery was to a smartphone wirelessly, this fits the bluejacking profile perfectly. Bluesnarfing (D) is different - it involves unauthorized access to data stored on the device. War chalking (A) refers to marking symbols in public places to indicate available Wi-Fi networks. War driving (C) involves scanning for Wi-Fi networks from a moving vehicle.

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