Which of the following attack types is being carried out where a target is being sent unsolicited messages via Bluetooth?

The correct answer is B. Bluejacking. Bluejacking is the sending of unsolicited messages over Bluetooth to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as mobile phones, PDAs or laptop computers, sending a vCard which typically contains a message in the name field (i.e., for bluedating or bluechat) to another Bluetooth-enabled…

Submitted by fatima_kr· Mar 4, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

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AWar chalking
BBluejacking
CBluesnarfing
DRogue tethering

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Explanation

Bluejacking is the sending of unsolicited messages over Bluetooth to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as mobile phones, PDAs or laptop computers, sending a vCard which typically contains a message in the name field (i.e., for bluedating or bluechat) to another Bluetooth-enabled device via the OBEX protocol.

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