Saturday, December 1, 2012
Interception of information by the human brain: The next step of electronic monitoring we prepare
"Using an inexpensive electroencephalogram (EEG) from the BCI device managed to have successful attacks. So successful they were able to uncover private information from the life of volunteers as numbers, bank card numbers, PIN, addresses of their homes, people who know and like. "
And then we suck candy for "security." Here with those who have trouble not be "safe" or the thoughts in our heads and it will be chips and electronic identities?
We never imagined that hackers can get data from a human brain?
If you do not think your looks or science fiction read below.
The above conclusion led researchers presented their study at the Usenix Conference on Security 2012, held from 8 to 12 August in Washington.
Using a simple device that is marketed by the Neyrosky with costs ranging from 200 to $ 300 able to have access to the brain. These devices are used for a variety of applications such as video games, hands-free keyboards, or utilities for relaxation training.
For the study included 28 volunteers wore appliances Brain computer interfaces (BCI) from Neyrosky. The researchers were able to access an API to collect data from the devices BCI.
Using an inexpensive electroencephalogram (EEG) from the BCI device managed to have successful attacks. So successful they were able to uncover private information from the life of volunteers as numbers, bank card numbers, PIN, addresses of their homes, people who know and like.
This is the first attempt to study the implications for consumer safety devices BCI.
The results are shocking but it is something that should be expected with the speed of new technology.