Kali Linux Bluetooth Hacking — Exploit Nearby Devices

Bluetooth Hacking with Kali Linux

Bluetooth is enabled on billions of devices — phones, headphones, smartwatches, cars, medical devices. Most have serious vulnerabilities.

Bluetooth Scanning

sudo apt install bluez -y
hciconfig                       # Check Bluetooth adapter
hcitool scan                    # Discover nearby devices
hcitool inq                     # Detailed inquiry scan
sdptool browse XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX  # List device services

BlueBorne Vulnerability

BlueBorne (CVE-2017-0781) affected 5.3 BILLION devices. It allows remote code execution over Bluetooth without pairing!

• No user interaction needed
• No pairing required
• Works on Android, iOS, Windows, Linux
• Wormable — spreads device to device

Bluetooth Attack Types

• Bluejacking: Send unsolicited messages
• Bluesnarfing: Steal data (contacts, SMS, photos)
• Bluebugging: Take control of the device
• KNOB Attack: Weaken encryption to 1 byte
• BIAS Attack: Impersonate previously paired devices

Protection

• 🔒 Turn off Bluetooth when not in use
• 🔒 Set Bluetooth to "non-discoverable"
• 🔒 Only pair in private locations
• 🔒 Keep firmware updated
• 🔒 Remove old paired devices

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