side-channel attackNew ways data can be stolen from air-gapped systems
Two fresh papers on the art of data exfiltration in scenarios where it seems utterly impossible.
Enoch Root
59 articles
side-channelA scientific approach to eavesdropping via HDMI
A paper from Uruguayan scientists lays out a highly technical and impractical method of spying on computer monitors.
An unusual method of stealing data from surveillance cameras
We explain in simple terms research demonstrating a vulnerability in modern digital video cameras.
CPUApple CPU encryption hack
We review a recent research paper highlighting a major hardware vulnerability in Apple M1, M2, and M3 CPUs.
Eavesdropping on keyboard keystrokes
A recent study shows how it’s possible to identify typed text from the sound of keystrokes — even in far-from-ideal environments.
PrintListener: remote fingerprint theft
Researchers claim to have found a way to recover a fingerprint by… eavesdropping on a user swiping a finger across the screen!
Ambient light sensor as a spy tool
A fresh study of some unexpected properties of a standard feature of all modern smartphones and tablets.
vulnerabilitiesLogoFAIL attack: using image files to attack computers
A serious vulnerability in UEFI firmware relevant to a large number of modern computers, and even servers.
Reptar: a vulnerability in Intel processors
How a recently discovered bug in Intel processors threatens cloud providers.
Side Eye: eavesdropping using a smartphone’s video camera
How and why did American researchers try to extract sound from a video signal, and was it worth it?
GPU.zip: deft theft of secrets from video chips
We look at a new sophisticated attack on AMD and Intel integrated graphics cards.
Zenbleed: new hardware vulnerability in AMD CPUs
Explaining an issue in popular PC and server CPUs in simple terms.
LED data exfiltration
Researchers have come up with a way to exfiltrate confidential data by observing LED activity.
New hardware vulnerability in Intel processors
A brief, plain-language explanation of an advanced method of data theft using features of modern CPUs.
AIHow AI can leak your private data
Image-generating neural networks are already everywhere. What privacy risks do they pose?
IoTThree reasons not to use smart locks
Better put them on something not very valuable or necessary. Here we explain why.
Data exfiltration — through a built-in PC speaker
A method of stealing data from an air-gapped system through a speaker you may not even know is there.
Major Android vulnerability goes unclosed for… almost six months!
One of the most curious and menacing bugs in Android smartphones, and the problems they had closing it.
New privacy features in Apple devices
In late 2022, Apple announced a raft of new data protection features. Why does that matter to users?
Radio leaks: how to make the CPU spill its secrets
Stealing data from an isolated network by manipulating the voltage switching converter.