skp51443 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 An interesting idea for capturing keystrokes from wireless keyboards, probably not a big threat but it could be used to capture data from a 30 to 45 foot circle around the device. http://venturebeat.com/2015/01/12/this-usb-wall-charger-secretly-logs-keystrokes-from-microsoft-wireless-keyboards-nearby/ Privacy and security researcher Samy Kamkar has released a keylogger for Microsoft wireless keyboards cleverly hidden in what appears to be a rather large, but functioning USB wall charger. Called KeySweeper, the stealthy Arduino-based device can sniff, decrypt, log, and report back all keystrokes — saving them both locally and online.This is no toy. KeySweeper includes a web-based tool for live keystroke monitoring, can send SMS alerts for trigger words, usernames, or URLs (in case you want to steal a PIN number or password), and even continues to work after it is unplugged thanks to a rechargeable internal battery. That’s an impressive list of features, especially given that Kamkar told VentureBeat the whole process “took a few days” including a few over Christmas break and this past weekend when he decided “to properly document it.” Makes you wonder just how secure any of your wireless gear is that doesn't explicitly use strong encryption. Now we know there is an issue with the Microsoft keyboards but we don't know about the rest of the brands out there. We also don't know if this technique has been put to use by someone not interested in writing an article about it. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 The DW has a wireless keyboard for her tablet. They'll get bored capturing her keystrokes. Newt 2012 HitchHiker Discover America 345 LKSB 2009 Dodge/Cummins LIVINGSTON TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 The DW has a wireless keyboard for her tablet. They'll get bored capturing her keystrokes. Newt Not if she does on-line banking, they won't. WDR 1993 Foretravel U225 with Pacbrake and 5.9 Cummins with Banks 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift and 33" tires Raspberry Pi Coach Computer Ham Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not if she does on-line banking, they won't. WDR She doesn't. I do the on line banking. She doesn't order anything online. That's my job. Newt 2012 HitchHiker Discover America 345 LKSB 2009 Dodge/Cummins LIVINGSTON TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Alice Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks, Stan. Interesting... Sounds silly, but I use a usb keyboard. Jim 2007 Dolphin Safe-T-Plus Steering Bar Our Blog: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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