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The smartwatches security tag covers threats posed by wearable devices to air-gapped systems, as demonstrated by the SmartAttack research from Ben-Gurion University. This attack exploits smartwatch sensors to exfiltrate data from computers disconnected from networks, highlighting a new vector in cybersecurity. Discussions focus on how wearables can bypass traditional air-gap defenses, the implications for enterprise IT and government security, and potential countermeasures. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and security researchers concerned with emerging vulnerabilities in isolated environments.
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    SmartAttack: How Smartwatches Can Hack Air-Gapped Security Systems

    For decades, the fortress-like defense of air-gapped computers—those completely disconnected from external networks—has stood as a cornerstone of security in top-secret governmental agencies, defense contractors, and industries with critical infrastructure. The guiding philosophy was simple: if...
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