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Keyboard Security Breach? |
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Written by Geek Mad Scientist
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Wednesday, 12 November 2008 14:52 |
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Just when you thought you were secure, someone comes up with a new way to watch you from afar. I came across this article on CNN.com today. While this isn't really new to me, it might be to you. Here is a snippet from the article: Keyboards are silent transmitters Posted: 09:37 AM ET Your wireless internet connection is secure, you have anti-virus software, and your firewall is up. You think you are safe from identity theft but there is a new way to gather information from your computer. An internet connection is not even needed. This time the culprit is your keyboard. With each keystroke a slight electromagnetic wave is emitted. A simple wire cable or a small antenna can pick up these waves. With the right computer software keystrokes are deciphered. These waves can even travel through walls. Click here for the full article.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 November 2008 15:06 |