Ethical Hacking Essentials Practice Test

In which attack does an attacker retrieve data such as contacts or messages from a Bluetooth device without permission?

1. Bluejacking

2. Bluesnarfing

3. Bluesmacking

4. Bluetooth spoofing

The correct answer is: Bluesnarfing

The scenario described involves an attacker retrieving sensitive data from a Bluetooth device without the owner's consent, which aligns with the definition of Bluesnarfing. This type of attack exploits vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth protocol to access information such as contacts, messages, and calendar entries from a target device. Bluesnarfing typically occurs when a device's Bluetooth settings allow for unauthorized connections, enabling the attacker to gain access to the information stored on the device. Because it involves unauthorized access to data, it is distinct from other types of attacks. Bluejacking, in contrast, involves sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices, which does not involve data retrieval. Bluesmacking refers to disrupting a Bluetooth connection rather than accessing data. Bluetooth spoofing deals with masquerading as another device, allowing connection as if it were the authorized device but does not specifically involve unauthorized data access.