What is BlueSniping?

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BlueSniping

What is BlueSniping?

Attackers often find numerous ways to steal sensitive data from devices. Even Bluetooth-enabled devices are not safe from attackers. And, BlueSnarfing is an example of such a threat. As discussed in BlueSnarfing (What is BlueSnarfing?), using this technique, attackers connect to Bluetooth-enabled devices and get access to all data stored in the Bluetooth-enabled devices.

However, attackers found limitations in this technique. BlueSnarfing applies to Bluetooth-enabled devices that are placed within a range of a few meters. So, it is much inconvenient for attackers to make this attack. And, BlueSniping is a technique used by the attackers to counter that.

BlueSniping is a technique that attackers use to increase the range of attacked Bluetooth devices up to a mile. Attackers use this to get information about Bluetooth-enabled devices within a range of up to a mile and connect them to steal sensitive information from the connected devices.

How is BlueSniping done?

BlueSniping is done by the attackers using specialized hardware called BluSniper Gun. It is normally made with hardware pieces like Folding Stock, Yagi Antenna, and Linux-powered embedded PCs.

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Ms. Amrita Mitra is an author, who has authored the books “Cryptography And Public Key Infrastructure“, “Web Application Vulnerabilities And Prevention“, “A Guide To Cyber Security” and “Phishing: Detection, Analysis And Prevention“. She is also the founder of Asigosec Technologies, the company that owns The Security Buddy.

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