Multiple choice technology security

Which of the following is not a Bluetooth attack vector?

  1. BlueBugging, which lets an attacker make calls on another Bluetooth phone.

  2. BlueJacking, which lets an attacker add contacts to a Bluetooth device's phonebook.

  3. BlueScolding, which lets an attacker trigger program crashes on a Bluetooth device.

  4. BlueSmacking, which crashes a Bluetooth device by sending a "ping-of-death" message.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

BlueScolding is correct because it's not a real Bluetooth attack. BlueBugging (taking over device), BlueJacking (sending unsolicited messages/contacts), and BlueSmacking (ping-of-death DoS) are all documented Bluetooth attack vectors. 'BlueScolding' appears to be a fabricated term - the correct concept might be 'BlueSnarfing' (unauthorized data access).

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