What is Bluebugging?
Bluebugging is a type of attack that can occur using Bluetooth® links. Once an illegal link is established, the attacker can be able to display personal data or take control of the device. Initial attacks focused on connecting to Bluetooth® computers, although the focus later moved to phones. Some bluebugging may require a previous connection between these two devices, although other techniques can use the security of security. These attacks are usually limited to the scope of Bluetooth® radio, but the booster antennas can be used to take over the device that are further gone.
Bluetooh® is a wireless protocol that can allow two devices to connect and share information. This connection type is referred to as pairing and sometimes requires a special code to be input into one or both devices. Bluetooth® connection is usually considered to be somewhat safe due to a pairing mechanic, but several different vulnerabilities have been used. BluesNarfing is an activity that includes an illegal data connection used to read or download private information, while Bluejacking is used to place junk ads and other messages on the device. Bluebugging may be the most invasive of these activities because it can be used to actually take over the control of the device.
The actual Bluebugging process may vary from one phone to another because it usually uses specific vulnerability. Some phones have been released with incorrect Bluetooth® implementations that made these types of attacks easier. In other cases, these two devices may be physically paired by normal means before an attack may occur. It is also sometimes possible for a personal identification number (PIN) of a phone or other device to be endangered either via brute forty attack or other finer means.
after the initial attack caused the target to assignThe lining has joined, Bluebugging techniques can take full control of the device. This type of connection can allow an attacker to read or download the information stored on the phone, as is the case with bluesnarfing or send commands. If the command is sent for the phone to call it then it will do it. This can be used for illegal listening conversation if the phone is set to call the attacker. In other cases, Bluebugging attacks can be used to send text messages, set up call forwarding, or execute virtually any other features that the target device is capable of.