Friday, January 8, 2010

Leaky Laptops to get Eavesdropping Vaccine

Korea - Beware of what you talk about in front of your computer, as recordings of sensitive business deals could go straight to the ears of rivals or even the government.

The Korea Communications Commission and the Korea Internet and Security Agency said Friday it will draw up security recommendations after local Internet experts found that notebook computers with internal microphones are vulnerable to electronic eavesdropping.

Notebook makers will have to install an external on/off switch, while online security firms develop a defense system against software used to mask recording files. (more)