PIXHELL Attack: How Your LCD Screen Could Become a Cyber Spy’s Best Friend
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered PIXHELL, a side-channel attack that can steal data via LCD display frequencies. This method, which can even target air-gapped systems, requires close proximity and has a slow data transfer rate. Beware: your screen might be saying more than you think!
Hot Take:
Move over, James Bond, there’s a new spy tool in town! PIXHELL is here to make your LCD screen a secret agent. Who knew your monitor could moonlight as a double agent?
Key Points:
- PIXHELL is a side-channel attack discovered by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
- It exfiltrates data through LCD display frequencies ranging from 0-22 kHz.
- The data can be picked up by nearby devices like smartphones.
- The attack is slow (20 bps) and requires proximity to the target device.
- It’s particularly a threat to air-gapped systems, often used for high-security purposes.
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