Hacking Bluetooth
Bluetooth is not normally something we would consider an attack vector, but it really is. It's a technology that allows for devices to share data over somewhat short distances. We're about to look at how Bluetooth works, the security mechanisms it has, the threats it provides or creates, and, of course, it can't be complete unless we talk about tools and attacks. Cheer up and let's get going!
I know by now your little brain is overloaded with tons of acronyms and terms, but you must make room for some new ones, especially when it comes to Bluetooth:
- Bluejacking – This is sending messages via Bluetooth from one device to another without the consent of the user. It's like spam. It's relatively harmless. The attacker can't access any information or intercept messages, but they can use Bluejacking as a way of social engineering a target to do something on the phone because a message told them to do it thinking it&apos...