Scientists Demonstrate New Camera Hacking Method
• Scientists devise new eavesdropping system called EM Eye that can spy on video feeds from smartphones, security cameras, etc. by picking up electromagnetic signals
• Method works on cameras even when they are turned "off" as long as the lens is open, allowing real-time spying
• Tested on 12 camera types; works from up to 16 feet away in some cases
• Vulnerability exists because manufacturers overlook potential for information leakage through cables, which act as radio antennas
• Researchers say this highlights significant and widespread risks to privacy from cameras, which are increasingly ubiquitous