CAN I BE HACKED VIA BLUETOOTH?
Yes!
Once a Device is ‘Bluebugged’, the Hacker can access the targets device, steal and modify device data, listen to calls, and read messages
What is a Bluetooth Attack? This is a form Hacking technique that allows the attacker access to a device with a Bluetooth discoverable connection (when a Bluetooth is left on)
Types of Bluetooth Attacks ·
- Bluesnarf Attack
- Man-in-The Middle (MiTM) Attack
- BlueJacking
- BlueSmacking (DoS Attack)
- BluePrinting Attack
- BlueBugging
How to Prevent Bluetooth Attacks ·
- Turn off Bluetooth when not in use ·
- Update Device Software Frequently ·
- Turn off Discoverable Mode ·
- Use Anti-Virus Software ·
- Reject Unsolicited Messages ·
- Monitor Data Usage
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Posted on: September 1, 2023, by : Bhavin Thakkar