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SY0-301 · Question #630

Which of the following is characterized by an attack against a mobile device?

The correct answer is C. Blue jacking. Bluejacking is a Bluetooth-based attack that sends unsolicited messages to nearby Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices without pairing or user consent.

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Question

Which of the following is characterized by an attack against a mobile device?

Options

  • AEvil twin
  • BHeader manipulation
  • CBlue jacking
  • DRogue AP

How the community answered

(70 responses)
  • A
    1% (1)
  • B
    6% (4)
  • C
    91% (64)
  • D
    1% (1)

Why each option

Bluejacking is a Bluetooth-based attack that sends unsolicited messages to nearby Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices without pairing or user consent.

AEvil twin

An evil twin is a rogue wireless access point that mimics a legitimate SSID to intercept Wi-Fi traffic and is not specific to mobile Bluetooth attacks.

BHeader manipulation

Header manipulation is an HTTP-level web application attack targeting request/response headers and is not a mobile-device-specific Bluetooth attack.

CBlue jackingCorrect

Bluejacking exploits the Bluetooth device discovery process to push unsolicited contact cards or messages to any discoverable Bluetooth device within range - typically smartphones and tablets. It is classified as a mobile device attack because it targets the Bluetooth radio of handheld devices and does not require the attacker to pair with or gain persistent access to the victim device.

DRogue AP

A rogue AP is an unauthorized Wi-Fi access point added to a network to intercept traffic, which targets wireless LAN clients rather than mobile Bluetooth specifically.

Concept tested: Bluejacking as a Bluetooth-based mobile device attack

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/protecting-your-bluetooth-devices

Topics

#bluejacking#Bluetooth attacks#mobile device security#wireless threats

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