A threat actor exploits vulnerabilities in a device's wireless communication protocol to send a malicious file directly to another device without any physical access or connection to a wired or cloud network.
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Step 1: Identify the Vulnerability The threat actor researches and identifies vulnerabilities in the wireless communication protocol used by the target device, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or NFC. Show more…
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