"bluesnarfing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blue(tooth) + snarfing. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Bluetooth|Blue(tooth)}} Blue(tooth), {{m|en|snarf|snarfing}} snarfing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bluesnarfing (uncountable)
  1. Unauthorized access to the information on a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection, often between phones, desktops, laptops, or PDAs. Wikipedia link: bluesnarfing Tags: uncountable Related terms: bluebugging, bluejacking
    Sense id: en-bluesnarfing-en-noun-clxi9-Da Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Bluejacking and bluesnarfing are the two forms of new intrusion. Bluejacking is a technique of sending anonymous messages to Bluetooth enabled device and bluesnarfing allows attackers to hack in and download data stored in mobile phones such as contact details and diary entries without leaving any trace [7]."
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