Top News

Aima-Baig-depression

Aima Baig opens up about her struggle with depression, suicide attempt

NEW RESEARCH: Cup of tea a day keeps diabetic away

NEW RESEARCH: Cup of tea a day keeps diabetic away

Cause of Sridevi’s death revealed for the first time

Cause of Sridevi’s death revealed for the first time

Load More
JKreativ WordPress theme

Popular News

  • chat-gbt-AI-game-of-thrones

    Game of Thrones author takes legal action against ChatGPT

    784 shares
    Share 314 Tweet 196
  • Top 10 emerging technologies of 2023: Potential game-changers for Pakistan’s future

    714 shares
    Share 286 Tweet 179
  • Gujranwala Master Tiles Director Sheikh Mahmood Iqbal arrested

    621 shares
    Share 248 Tweet 155
  • Cause of Sridevi’s death revealed for the first time

    573 shares
    Share 229 Tweet 143
  • Aima Baig opens up about her struggle with depression, suicide attempt

    566 shares
    Share 226 Tweet 142

Latest News

  • Meta suggests monthly fee for using Instagram, Facebook, here the details
  • China’s new Lunar mission to include Pakistani satellite on journey to Moon
  • US high-ranking official arrested for involvement in dog fighting
  • Aima Baig opens up about her struggle with depression, suicide attempt
  • US state Senator Doug Larsen, wife and 2 kids killed in plane crash
Pakistan Rupee Exchange Rate
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
  • Login
Media Bites
  • Home
  • TOP NEWS
  • NEW JOININGS
  • BUSINESS
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • WORLD
  • MEDIA
  • PAKISTAN
No Result
View All Result
Media Bites
Home TECHNOLOGY

Cautious! AI technology can steal passwords by listening to keystrokes

password-ai-technology
1.5k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

A cutting-edge AI technology has emerged with the extraordinary capability to discern passwords from the audio signatures of keystrokes, potentially recorded during Zoom sessions or other applications granted microphone access. Impressively, this AI tool boasts an accuracy rate hovering around 90%.

The study’s findings have raised an alarm regarding the security vulnerabilities associated with typing passwords during Zoom calls. This novel AI tool enables hackers to “listen” to keystrokes and employ artificial intelligence to pilfer passwords. The research underscores that AI tools possess the prowess to detect specific keystrokes by analyzing the distinct auditory patterns of typing.

A consortium of researchers hailing from prestigious institutions such as Durham, Surrey, and Royal Holloway universities conducted a groundbreaking investigation. Their work illuminates the fact that microphones have the uncanny ability to distinguish unique typing patterns, presenting a novel vector for potential cyberattacks.

Published on August 3rd, the study draws attention to the escalating peril of sound-based cyberattacks in the context of the ever-growing prevalence of video conferencing platforms like Zoom. With a plethora of devices featuring built-in microphones, the vulnerability to such attacks has surged significantly.

Remarkably, the AI tool scrutinized in this study exhibits a remarkable aptitude to decipher text, including passwords, from the auditory cues of keystrokes, achieving a staggering precision rate surpassing 90%.

The team of enterprising researchers embarked on the ambitious journey of training an AI model to harness this innovation. Their approach involved the meticulous act of pressing each of the 36 keys on a MacBook Pro a total of 25 times, all the while recording the concomitant auditory nuances. Subsequently, this rich dataset of acoustic data was fed into the AI model, endowing it with the capability to accurately discern the distinctive auditory imprint linked to each key.

When put to the test, the researchers’ AI model showcased an astonishing accuracy rate of 93% in accurately interpreting keystrokes stemming from recorded MacBook typing sounds—conducted via the Zoom video conferencing software. Notably, this precision soared even further, reaching an impressive 95%, when the keystrokes were captured using an iPhone 13 mini.

In light of these revelations, the landscape of cybersecurity stands at a critical juncture. The profound implications of this research underscore the imperative for vigilance while inputting sensitive information, especially within the digital confines of virtual meetings. The significance of implementing robust security measures—ranging from password managers to two-factor authentication—cannot be overstated.

This trailblazing study also underscores the vital role of user education and awareness. As technological advancements continue to unfold, it is crucial for individuals and organizations to remain informed about potential threats and to proactively adopt strategies that mitigate risks.

In essence, the research serves as a clarion call, urging us to fortify our defenses in the face of evolving cyber threats via AI technology, many of which leverage the capabilities of cutting-edge AI technologies.

Mahira Khan plans to tie knot

Share208Tweet130Send
MediaBites

MediaBites

Related Posts

Meta-facebook-social-media

Meta suggests monthly fee for using Instagram, Facebook, here the details

In a bold response to evolving regulatory landscapes and changing user preferences, Meta is reportedly considering the introduction of a...

lunar-moon-mission

China’s new Lunar mission to include Pakistani satellite on journey to Moon

Scheduled for launch in the first half of 2024, the Cheng E6 lunar mission exemplifies China's burgeoning prowess in space...

Earthquake-Dutch

Alert: Dutch scientist predicts ‘strong earthquake’ in Pakistan

A Dutch organization known for its seismic predictions, the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), has recently made headlines by forecasting...

Overheating issue in the iPhone 15, Apple identifies the problem

Overheating issue in the iPhone 15, Apple identifies the problem

The iPhone 15 heating issue is being identified by Apple and acknowledged the presence of several factors leading to elevated...

Latest News

  • Meta suggests monthly fee for using Instagram, Facebook, here the details
  • China’s new Lunar mission to include Pakistani satellite on journey to Moon
  • US high-ranking official arrested for involvement in dog fighting
  • Aima Baig opens up about her struggle with depression, suicide attempt
  • US state Senator Doug Larsen, wife and 2 kids killed in plane crash
Pakistan Rupee Exchange Rate
Media Bites

Copyright © 2013 MediaBites.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • TOP NEWS
  • NEW JOININGS
  • BUSINESS
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • WORLD
  • MEDIA
  • PAKISTAN

Copyright © 2013 MediaBites.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In