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Sensitive Data Stolen Via Digital Cameras

Posted by Zonk on from the camsnuffling-is-a-great-word dept.

Jack writes "ITO is running an interesting story on a new security threat connecting digital cameras and hackers." From the article: "Following a spate of reports about Bluetooth and iPods devices being used to steal sensitive data from organizations, businesses are now urging to be vigilant as hackers use digital cameras to sidestep security measures. 'Camsnuffling', the latest IT managers headache being used to computer attackers to extract and store data with the help of digital camera." We've previously discussed this problem.

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  1. Memmory Sticks next? by Ironsides · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Since the article seems to be more concerned about using cameras to store information, rather than taking pictures of sensitive documents, how long until USB Memmory sticks are targeted? Floppies? Geez, if they're that worried about security they need to be concerned about anything that stores info, not just what appears to be everyday items.

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  2. Human larynx as security risk by ewg · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The human larynx is the biggest security risk. It's a ubiquitous device that can broadcast via sound waves any proprietary information a knowledge-worker has been exposed to.

    Of course this description is (intended to be) humorous, but the serious point is one we've heard often enough: you can't solve a human problem with a technological solution.

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  3. PostIt now! by mlush · · Score: 5, Insightful
    From TFA
    "Firstly, regularly change system passwords that employ both letters and numerals."

    ...resulting in a new security breach know as PostIt snatching