Transmissions» target archives | blog.kikbot.org http://blog.kikbot.org Spreading ideas one post at a time. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:58:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Powerline Exploit Allows Keylogging via Ground or Laser http://blog.kikbot.org/powerline-exploit-allows-keylogging-via-ground-laser/ http://blog.kikbot.org/powerline-exploit-allows-keylogging-via-ground-laser/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:01:09 +0000 kikbot http://blog.kikbot.org/?p=44 Hackers are now able to log keystrokes via grounded outlets or remotely by laser. Pretty ingenious when you think about it but even more to worry about if your security conscious. The exploit is achieved by monitoring the grounded electrical circuit within 15 feet of the target. When a keyboard is used it generates a different frequency from 10 to 20 Kilohertz. When the computer is plugged into a power source the the frequency from the keys are seen on the ground output. The same results can be achieved at greater distances but using a laser. By shining the laser on the computer or even objects around the computer they are able to capture the reflections from the vibration of the keys. Amazing work really and something work noting if security is important to you. Networkworld has the entire article and it’s worth a read so check it out.

How to use electrical outlets and cheap lasers to steal data.

        
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