CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 358

A hacker wants to exploit a vulnerability in a Bluetooth-enabled device by secretly pairing with it and gaining unauthorized access. Which of the following attack methods would be the most effective for the hacker to use?

Answer options

• A. Spoofing
• B. Data modification
• C. Deauthentication
• D. Eavesdropping

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Spoofing is the most effective method in this scenario because it allows the hacker to impersonate a legitimate device, enabling unauthorized pairing with the Bluetooth device. Data modification, deauthentication, and eavesdropping do not facilitate the direct pairing process needed to gain access to the device in the same way that spoofing does.