Hijacking related attacks

In this section, we will look at attacks where he hacker hijacks either a device, cookie, or a piece of software. Let's look at these in turn:

• Bluejacking: Bluejacking is where the attacker has taken control of a Bluetooth device such as a phone. They are then able to make phone calls, send text messages, and even message your friends so that they dislike you.
• Bluesnarfing: Once again, an attacker is hijacking your Bluetooth phone but this time they are extracting your contact details or any sensitive information from your phone.

Note

Input validation could prevent SQL injection, buffer overflow, and integer overflow attacks.

• Session hijacking: When you visit a website, your desktop can store your browsing information in a file called a cookie. This is a security risk as it can used to identify you. For example, the second time you visit a website it may say at the top: Good Morning Mr Smith. If someone can copy your cookie and place it on their machine, the website...