Bluejacking: Its Overview, Process Of Bluejacking And Preventive Measures
Akvinder kaur · Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research · 2020
Bluejacking is probably the most common form of Bluetooth hacking. This happens when a hacker searches for discoverable devices in the area and then sends spam in the form of text messages to the devices. This form of hacking is rather childish and harmless.It was once used mainly to prank people in the past when mobile devices came with Bluetooth that was automatically set to discoverable. Bluejacking is used today for spam messaging and the hackers who use this do it just to frustrate others. The method does not give hackers access to your phone or the information on it.Bluejacking involves Bluetooth users sending messages to other Bluetooth users within range. Although sensitive information may not be revealed, unwanted messages may show up on your device.