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Safety of using Bluetooth/IR keyboard
From: Syn Ack <synackackack () gmail com>
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 05:21:00 +0000
Hi list, My question is about the safety of using Bluetooth/IR keyboards. I currently have two keyboards hooked up to my PC, a wired PS/2 keyboard and a Bluetooth keyboard. The wired PS/2 keyboard sole purpose is for typing passwords. I am wondering whether this is a valid concern or not, the likeliness of this type of attack being used. I've not read any cases of this attack being used and do not hear much at all about Bluetooth keyboard sniffing. Maybe I haven't researched extensively enough. Perhaps it is less of an issue in a house but given the example of an apartment block, I would imagine this risk is much more valid. Are the signals of a Bluetooth keyboard encrypted, or if you could build a replica receiver, would it be trivial to 'sniff' the keyboard? I have only heard of one application, keyriki [1]. [1] - http://www.remote-exploit.org/articles/keykeriki_v1_0_-_27mhz/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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