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SY0-301 · Question #859

Which of the following describes how an attacker can send unwanted advertisements to a mobile device?

The correct answer is B. Bluejacking. Bluejacking is a Bluetooth-based attack where an attacker sends unsolicited messages or data (such as advertisements, contact cards, or text) to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices. It does not grant access to the device - it simply pushes content. Bluesnarfing is different; it…

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Question

Which of the following describes how an attacker can send unwanted advertisements to a mobile device?

Options

  • AMan-in-the-middle
  • BBluejacking
  • CBluesnarfing
  • DPacket sniffing

How the community answered

(58 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    95% (55)
  • C
    3% (2)

Explanation

Bluejacking is a Bluetooth-based attack where an attacker sends unsolicited messages or data (such as advertisements, contact cards, or text) to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices. It does not grant access to the device - it simply pushes content. Bluesnarfing is different; it involves unauthorized access to data on the device. Man-in-the-middle involves intercepting communications between two parties. Packet sniffing involves passively capturing network traffic. Only Bluejacking matches the description of sending unwanted advertisements via Bluetooth.

Topics

#Bluetooth security#bluejacking#mobile attacks#wireless threats

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