Bluesnarfing is a cyberattack that steals data from Bluetooth-enabled devices (phones, laptops) without the user's knowledge, exploiting vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth Object Exchange (OBEX) protocol. It allows attackers to download contacts, emails, text messages, and photos, often operating within a 10-15 meter range.
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Bluesnarfing is a cyberattack that steals data from Bluetooth-enabled devices (phones, laptops) without the user's knowledge, exploiting vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth Object Exchange (OBEX) protocol. It allows attackers to download contacts, emails, text messages, and photos, often operating within a 10-15 meter range.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Bluesnarfing. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/bluesnarfing
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