CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep

Category - Communication

Which of the following is a Bluetooth-based attack that relates to gaining unauthorized access through a Bluetooth connection?
  1. Blue-theft
  2. Blue-access
  3. Blue jacking
  4. Bluesnarfing
Explanation
Answer: D - The attack that relates to gaining unauthorized access through a Bluetooth connection is a Bluesnarfing attack.

Bluesnarfing is the gaining of unauthorized access through a Bluetooth connection. This access can be gained through a phone, PDA, or any device using Bluetooth. Once access has been gained, the attacker can copy any data in the same way they would with any other unauthorized access. Blue jacking is the sending of unsolicited messages or spam over the Bluetooth connection.
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