Bluetooth Attacks

Bluetooth Attack Types

1. Bluejacking

The attacker sends an unsolicited message to a nearby device. The type of message can be an image or text.

2. Blueborne

This type of attack is a virus that is spread through the air. It allows the attacker to take full control of the target device. The target device doesn’t have to be in discoverable mode for the attack to be successful.

3. Bluesnarfing

An attacker accesses a Bluetooth device to steal contact lists, text messages, calendars, and emails. The attackers use tools such as obexftp and hcitool.

4. Bluebugging

This type of attack allows the attacker to enable call forwarding on the target device, the ability to listen in all calls, and can send messages.