The cyberattack that seems straight out of the year 2000, but that even the OCU warns about

Some cyberattacks are not exactly new, but they are dangerous. So much so that the OCU itself has warned about them. This is what happens with so-called bluesnarfing cases.

Every day we talk about the many technological threats that appear today. However, not all of them are what is called new. What’s more, some have been around for decades, but that doesn’t mean they have stopped being a problem for users’ cybersecurity, on the contrary.

This is precisely what happens with this cyberattack that could very well take you back to the year 2000 and that time when you were possibly launching one of your first mobile phones.

But that doesn’t make it any less worrying. On the contrary, organizations such as the OCU itself have emphasized how effective it is, unfortunately.

A classic cyber attack, but feared by the OCU

It seems that technology-related dangers are something new. The many cases of phishing or the enormous amount of malware and viruses are the order of the day. But if you think about it with a little perspective, it’s easy to see that none of this is new. Not entirely, at least. This is what happens with the so-called bluesnarfing, a type of attack linked to Bluetooth.

Although it may seem old, this is the way that many cybercriminals take advantage of to access information as sensitive as your passwords or banking details. Besides, Although Bluetooth is usually associated with phones, we should not forget that it is also present in laptops and other electronic devices.

One of the aspects that characterizes bluesnarfing is that this attack is carried out through a Bluetooth connection. That is, the criminal must be within the range of the victim device’s Bluetooth signal, about 10 meters at most. In addition, it is a threat that is quite difficult to detect. If you realize that it has happened, it is probably when it has already happened.

What is there to do then? Try to prevent it. Keep in mind that thanks to this technique, cybercriminals can read, copy or modify all types of data on your device (generally your mobile phone) without your consent or your knowledge. This may include contacts, messages, photos, emails and more sensitive or sensitive information.

How to avoid bluesnarfing?

The importance of not falling into this attack is such that even the OCU or the Bank of Spain have warned of the steps that should be taken to avoid it. The most obvious is to deactivate Bluetooth whenever you do not use it. It may seem laborious, but if you get used to it, it will become normal.

Also, always set your device, whatever it may be, to not be identifiable even with Bluetooth activated. This will make it difficult for the hackersthe same as Always keep the firmware and software updated, whatever it is. On the other hand, use strong passwords or PIN codes It is also a way to increase security.

Keep in mind that if there are so many people who, even today, continue to warn about this problem, it is because the cases continue to multiply every day. As they say, it’s better to keep it in mind than to regret it later.

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