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Title: How Keyboards Leak Sensitive Data: The Hidden Side Channels of Everyday Input Devices

Core Insight

Despite being one of the most trusted and ubiquitous input devices — keyboards are not inherently secure. In fact, they unintentionally leak plaintext passwords, keystrokes, and sensitive data through electromagnetic (EM), acoustic, and physical emissions. This talk reveals that keyboards — far from being passive tools — are vulnerable to sophisticated side-channel attacks, turning everyday typing into a potential security risk.

🔍 Key Attack Vectors & Real-World Evidence

1. Electromagnetic (EM) Side-Channel Attacks – The "Tempest" Legacy

The concept of unintended electromagnetic emissions dates back to 1943 at Bell Labs, where researchers discovered that electrical devices emit signals that can be intercepted from a distance. The CIA rediscovered this phenomenon in 1951, and it became known in classified circles as "Tempest" — a standard for protecting against unintended signal leakage.

• In 1985, Dutch researcher Wim Van Eek demonstrated a practical EM attack using an unshielded CRT monitor. He captured synchronization pulses in the UHF band