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Comparison between Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing

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1. Bluejacking :
Bluejacking is used for sending unauthorized messages to another Bluetooth device. Bluetooth is a high-speed but very short-range wireless technology for exchanging data between desktop and mobile computers and other devices.

2. Bluesnarfing :
Bluesnarfing, on the other hand is the act of illegally stealing information from a device connected to Bluetooth connection.



Comparison between Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing :

S. No. Category Bluejacking Bluesnarfing
1. Description Bluejacking is a technology based on bluetooth that is used to send anonymous messages between 2 devices which are connected by bluetooth. Bluesnarfing is hacking someone’s information illegally from a bluetooth connected device through Bluetooth.
2. Person involved The person who bluejacks is called a Bluejacker. The person who bluesnarfs is called a Bluesnarfer.
3. Carrier It requires no carrier. It requires no carrier.
4. Use It is used to send anonymous messages to devices which have an active Bluetooth connection. It is used to steal information from Bluetooth activated devices.
5. Legality Bluejacking is not illegal as it does not involve theft. Bluesnarfing is illegal.
6. Cost to user The user does not incur any cost while bluejacking. The user incurs no cost while bluesnarfing.
7. Information flow The information is sent by the Bluejacker. The information is received by the Bluesnarfer.
8. Traceability Tracing of Bluejacker is very difficult. Tracing of Bluesnarfer is also very difficult.
9. Use of bluetooth Active Bluetooth is necessary in both the Bluejacker’s device and the victim’s device. Active Bluetooth is necessary in both the Bluesnarfer’s device and the victim’s device.
10. Prevention Switching off Bluetooth when not required. Switching off Bluetooth when not required.


Last Updated : 08 Jun, 2022
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