Keysweeper: USB Charger which can decrypt Wireless Keyboard Information

Samy Kamkar, Poland based security researcher, released a device which can sniff, decrypt, log and reprot back keystrokes for wireless keyboards. The device resembles a large USB wall charger and it tracks everything you type on wireless keyboard.

The device Keysweeper could record everything and capable of sending text message to the hacker if certain key combinations are pressed. The device is fitted with internal battery for recording keystrokes even if it is unplugged from wall plug.

The device is capable of recording from 20 feet. The most vulnerable wireless keyboards are from Microsoft. The test were conducted on Microsoft keyboards. The device is capable of sending alert to the attacker if certain keywords are used. Example: icici, boi, etc. As the device simply looks like USB charger, it may turn as a potential device to spy on anybody. Most important is the device is not for sale.

source: DNA