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abobla@lemm.ee to Privacy@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

"Wiffract" Wi-Fi method can read letters through walls

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"Wiffract" Wi-Fi method can read letters through walls

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abobla@lemm.ee to Privacy@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago
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Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have developed a novel method for imaging objects beyond the line of sight, which they've named "Wiffract." This technique...
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    The tech to scan objects in a room using WiFi is not new. It’s very unsettling.

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    I spy, with my little wifi…

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    And here I am thinking that hanging my passwords on the wall as art was hack proof. I guess it’s time to redecorate.

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    deleted by creator

    • TheMauveAvenger@lemmy.world
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      If we’re seeing it now, the government has probably been using it for years.

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        https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/through-wall-sensors-law-enforcement-market-survey

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    “baby i can read letters through walls”

    the letters

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    This is vaguely similar to Van Eck phreaking.

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    Are there ways to design a room or things to put in a room (or the walls?) that would inhibit this ability?

    I suppose lead shields or something…

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      No need. If you skim the article, you’ll see it only works on sharp edges. The letters being read here are metal cutouts.

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        Note to self: “decorate with crystal balls…” Got it!

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      Well, if it’s using WiFi, then anything you do will also kill your WiFi signal. So, bare minimum, no WiFi router, only LAN lines.

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    Yeah sure why not.

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