Mitigating factors include typing style, multi-case passwords, uncommon laptops.

Laptops more susceptible to having keyboard recorded in quieter areas, like coffee shops, libraries, offices. Previous attempts at keylogging VoIP calls achieved 91.7 percent top-5 accuracy over Skype in 2017 and 74.3 percent accuracy in VoIP calls in 2018.

  • SloppySoftwareSyntax@lemmy.ml
    9·
    1 year ago

    Also left out of the headline is the fact that this attack was specifically designed to be leveraged against one specific common laptop, a MacBook. Admittedly, if you are using one it can be a concern, but it’s safe to assume that unless your attacker knows the exact model of computer you are using and dedicates serious resources in to building a targeted attack like this, you’re fine.

    The tiniest variation will likely dramatically improve your security.

    As a cybersecurity researcher, there are plenty of other attacks that are cheaper and easier to implement that you should be concerned about.

    • FaceDeer@kbin.social
      9·
      1 year ago

      The tiniest variation will likely dramatically improve your security.

      Security via having lots of crumbs and hair and crud built up inside your keyboard. Check.