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Smartwatches: New Espionage Tool Exposing Sensitive Data

6/14/2025

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Smartwatches may pose a surprising risk, as researchers from Ben-Gurion University discovered they can capture data from isolated systems by intercepting electronic signals. By decoding ultrasonic transmissions, these devices can potentially expose sensitive information. While this vulnerability is intriguing, it primarily serves as a tool for espionage rather than a widespread corporate threat.

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Story summary

Smartwatches may pose a surprising risk, as researchers from Ben-Gurion University discovered they can capture data from isolated systems by intercepting electronic signals. By decoding ultrasonic transmissions, these devices can potentially expose sensitive information. While this vulnerability is intriguing, it primarily serves as a tool for espionage rather than a widespread corporate threat.