The researchers say that these side-channel signals can used even to hack passwords.
The side-channel emissions can be measured several feet away from an operating computer using a variety of spying methods.
Electromagnetic emissions can be received using antennas hidden in pockets or purses.
So far, they have only looked at Android devices.
If somebody is putting strange objects near your rig, you certainly should beware, said Zajic.
But from the users perspective, there is not much they can do right now.
source: www.techworm.net
