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Discussions tagged with ultrasonic signals focus on security research involving the use of ultrasonic frequencies to exfiltrate data from air-gapped computers. A prominent example is the SmartAttack technique developed at Ben-Gurion University, which demonstrates how smartwatches can transmit sensitive information via ultrasonic waves, bypassing traditional network isolation. This tag covers topics related to covert channels, side-channel attacks, and the exploitation of ultrasonic transducers in consumer devices for malicious purposes. The content highlights vulnerabilities in high-security environments and the evolving threat landscape where seemingly innocuous hardware can be repurposed for data theft.
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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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