They showed a way to manipulate the tiny pixels found on a computer monitor.
Thats where their curiosity resulted in reverse-engineering on one of the Dell monitors.
During this time, they carried out researches to understand the technology inside the Dell monitor.
The key issue lies in the monitors software or the firmware implanted inside.
The exploit needs the HDMI or USB port to make it gain access to the monitor.
Once the exploit is finished, the hack could pave the way for more malicious attacks, including ransomware.
Or they could even spy on users monitors, by logging the pixels generated, he added.
However, the presentation made by the researchers was to create awareness about computer monitor security.
The hacking code has been posted to their research online.
Is monitor security important?
I think it is, Cui said.
We now live in a world where you cant trust your monitor, Cui concluded.
Source:PC World
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