SO ‘as you sense the movement, the smartwatch may be able to know (and reveal) the security code entered at the ATM. The danger would then by integrated motion sensors in almost all wearable devices, such as smart watches and fitness bracelets. The study was conducted by Binghamton University in the US: he explained that the sensors could be so precise to track the movements of the hand and lead to a malicious play gestures made on the keyboard of an ATM and then access a checking account. During the tests, the success rate was 80%. Research has tested three different security systems, including ATMs, keeping under observation the movements of 20 guinea pigs registered through accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers integrated in various wearable devices worn for 11 months, regardless of the position of the hand. The US university researchers have therefore used an algorithm that has proven able to decipher the passwords for input systems of secret codes, including the ATM. A result that warns about the risk of hackers who could thus infect devices via viruses or intercept Bluetooth connections of smartwatch in an attempt to get hold of the data. The research team admits to not have a solution, but suggests developers to pay more attention to the systems to implement the encryption system to ensure greater security in communication between wearable and operating system. The study was partly funded by the National Science Foundation and the Army Research Office.
- Topics:
- Binghamton University
- security
- pin
- ATM
- smartwatch
- wearable
- code
- password
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