Hackers could sniff out your passwords if you're typing nearby
Researchers at security firm Bastille warn that many wireless keyboards can be very easily intercepted so hackers can see exactly what is being typed. With a very simple dongle called Keysniffer, it is possible to snoop on usernames, passwords and anything else that is being typed from up to 250 feet away.
In all, Bastille found that eight manufacturers produce keyboards -- meaning there are millions in use -- which use unencrypted radio communication to transmit easily captured clear text. The problem affects non-Bluetooth devices from the likes of Anker, Hewlett-Packard, Kensington and Toshiba.
The list of problematic, insecure keyboards has been published on the Bastille website, but the company warns that it should not be considered complete. "Please note: we have tested the above products, but this should not be considered an exhaustive list of all vulnerable keyboards. There may be other brands/models that are vulnerable to this, or other attacks".
