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Smartwatch sensors can be used to eavesdrop on the keys you're typing

Reported by nakedsecurity.sophos.com

Researchers have shown that a smartwatch’s motion sensors can be used to detect what keys you’re pressing with your left hand (or whatever hand the watch is on) and thus guess at the words you’re typing.

Their findings suggest that it’s possible for cybercrooks to come up with an app that camouflages itself – for example, as a pedometer – and use it to track what someone types.

Read the full article at nakedsecurity.sophos.com