Mouse Could Eavesdrop on You and Rat You Out
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A research paper reveals that computer mice can potentially be used as microphones to eavesdrop on users, raising concerns about hardware security and user privacy.
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ChrisArchitect
3 months ago
[dupe] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45486825
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