Ethical Hacking Essentials Practice Test

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What type of Bluetooth attack involves sending annoying messages to disrupt an ongoing activity?

Bluesnarfing
Bluejacking
BlueSpoofing
Bluesmacking

The correct answer is: Bluejacking

Bluejacking is a type of Bluetooth attack where a person sends unsolicited messages to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices, often by using the Bluetooth messaging service. The primary intent behind bluejacking is not to steal information or manipulate the target device but rather to send a message that can interrupt an ongoing activity. This can be seen as a form of annoyance or distraction, where the recipient receives an unexpected message that may disrupt their attention or workflow. Unlike bluesnarfing, which involves unauthorized access to information on a device, bluejacking does not require any sensitive data retrieval. Similarly, bluespoofing relates to impersonation, where an attacker pretends to be a trusted device, and bluesmacking refers to a denial-of-service attack, where the aim is to crash the target device. Bluejacking distinctly stands out because it primarily focuses on sending frivolous messages to catch the attention of users rather than compromising their devices or data.