Which term refers to sending an unsolicited message or picture via a Bluetooth connection?

Which term refers to sending an unsolicited message or picture via a Bluetooth connection?

• A. Bluejacking
• B. Bluesnarfing
• C. NFC
• D. TLS

Answer: (A)

Bluejacking is the practice of sending an unsolicited message or picture to nearby devices over a Bluetooth connection. It takes advantage of Bluetooth’s discovery and messaging features, often targeting devices that have Bluetooth on and discoverable, with the message appearing on the recipient’s screen. This differs from bluesnarfing, which involves unauthorized access to data on a device via Bluetooth, and from NFC, which is a different short-range technology used for initiating simple interactions like taps. TLS is a security protocol for encrypting data in transit and has no role in sending unsolicited messages over Bluetooth. To reduce the risk, keep Bluetooth off when not in use and avoid making your device discoverable.

Bluejacking is the practice of sending an unsolicited message or picture to nearby devices over a Bluetooth connection. It takes advantage of Bluetooth’s discovery and messaging features, often targeting devices that have Bluetooth on and discoverable, with the message appearing on the recipient’s screen. This differs from bluesnarfing, which involves unauthorized access to data on a device via Bluetooth, and from NFC, which is a different short-range technology used for initiating simple interactions like taps. TLS is a security protocol for encrypting data in transit and has no role in sending unsolicited messages over Bluetooth. To reduce the risk, keep Bluetooth off when not in use and avoid making your device discoverable.