Which term describes sending unsolicited messages to a Bluetooth device?

Which term describes sending unsolicited messages to a Bluetooth device?

• A. Bluesnarfing
• B. BlueBorne
• C. Bluejacking
• D. Bluetooth Tethering

Answer: (C)

Bluejacking is the act of sending unsolicited messages to nearby Bluetooth devices. It typically uses the Bluetooth discovery process and the OBEX (Object Exchange) profile to push a message or a contact card to devices that are discoverable and able to receive such transfers. It originated as a harmless prank, presenting as a pop-up message on the recipient’s screen without accessing private data or taking control of the device. The other terms describe different Bluetooth abuses: bluesnarfing involves unauthorized access to data on a Bluetooth device, BlueBorne refers to a set of vulnerabilities that can allow remote code execution or data access, and Bluetooth tethering is simply sharing a device’s internet connection over Bluetooth. So, the behavior described—sending unsolicited messages to a Bluetooth device—fits bluejacking.