Wireless Keyboards a Security Threat?
December 5, 2007 – 5:58 amZDNet reports that researchers have cracked the protocol used to secure some of Microsoft’s wireless keyboards. This opens up the possibility of logging all keystrokes typed on the keyboard, or even controlling the compromised computer remotely.
Users should always consider the security implications of using any wireless device. If a device does not use wires to attach to a computer system, the data is normally sent via radio. This means you have a small radio transmitter broadcasting everything you do. You privacy and security is dependent upon the weakness of the signal and the strength of the encryption. The radio signals are relatively weak, meaning the person examining your activities would have to be relatively close to you - say within 100 - 200 feet. Most products encrypt the data in wireless devices, but this encryption is often weaker than other forms of encryption such as that used on the Internet.
How important is your privacy? Do you really want to set up a mini radio station and transmit all your activities?
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