Basics Bluetooth Security Attacks via Bluetooth - Introduction BlueSnarf BlueSnarf++ BlueBug BlueJacking HeloMoto BlueSmack Cracking the Bluetooth PIN Conclusion Bluetooth Basics Originally invented 1994 by Ericsson Technology for connections of short range devices Bluetooth operates within license-free ISM band (2.4 – 2.48 GHz) To prevent interferences: frequency hopping base band frequency switched 1600 times / s ISM band devided into 79 freq. levels, 1 MHz distance Connect two devices: pairing Piconet
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When the concept of a network without wires was first suggested more than two decades ago, it sparked the imagination of scientists, product vendors, and users around the globe eager for the convenience and flexibility of a free roaming conection. Unfortunately, as the variety of wireless solutions began to emerge, anticipation turned to disappointment.The first wave of solutions proved inadequate for the networking, portability, and security needs of a changing IT environment. While this has largely continued to be the case throughout the 1990s with most cell-based and office local area network (LAN)-based wireless technology deployments, great strides have been made specifically over the last two years to address the fundamental concerns impeding the full acceptance of wireless net- working in the mainstream of corporate IT departments and the small office.
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