Bluejacking

Bluejacking is a wireless attack that involves sending unsolicited messages or data to Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops. It takes advantage of the Bluetooth feature that allows devices to discover and establish connections with nearby devices. Bluejacking is primarily a harmless prank or a way to gain attention rather than a malicious attack to exploit security vulnerabilities.

The Bluejacking attack typically involves the following steps:

1. Device Discovery: The attacker searches for nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices using specialized software or tools. This allows them to identify potential targets for Bluejacking.
2. Message Broadcasting: The attacker sends unsolicited messages or vCards (electronic business cards) to the target devices. These messages typically appear as anonymous text messages or pop-up notifications on the victim's device.
3. Limited Scope: Bluejacking attacks only involve sending messages and do not involve gaining unauthorized access to the victim's device or extracting sensitive information. The goal is usually to surprise or annoy the recipient rather than causing harm.

To protect against Bluejacking attacks, the following preventive measures can be implemented:

• Disable Bluetooth Discoverability: Keep Bluetooth in non-discoverable mode to prevent unauthorized devices from identifying your device during scanning.
• Manage Bluetooth Settings: Configure Bluetooth settings to reject unsolicited connections or limit device visibility to trusted devices only.
• Avoid Opening Unknown Messages: Do not open or reply to unsolicited Bluetooth messages from unknown sources, as they may be part of Bluejacking attempts.
• Educate Users: Raise awareness among users about Bluejacking attacks, including how to identify and handle unsolicited Bluetooth messages. Advise them to be cautious and avoid responding to or engaging with unknown messages.