EM Eye: Characterizing Electromagnetic Side-channel Eavesdropping on Embedded Cameras
Yan Long
Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium 2024 · Day 3 · Physical Attacks
The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other embedded systems equipped with cameras in sensitive environments, such as homes and offices, introduces significant privacy and security challenges. While software-based vulnerabilities in networked IP cameras have been a focus of extensive research, the hardware design perspective, particularly concerning physical-channel eavesdropping, has historically received less attention. This article delves into the groundbreaking research presented in "EM Eye," a comprehensive study that uncovers a critical hardware vulnerability in embedded cameras.