"bluebugging" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of Bluetooth + bugging Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Bluetooth|bugging}} Blend of Bluetooth + bugging Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bluebugging (uncountable)
  1. (computer security) The practice of secretly installing a back door on a mobile phone and then remotely monitoring conversations by means of Bluetooth technology. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computer security Related terms: bluejacking, bluesnarfing
    Sense id: en-bluebugging-en-noun-HECs30Hc Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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