The Little Seal Bug - Optical Sound Recovery from Lightweight Reflective Objects

The Little Seal Bug - Optical Sound Recovery from Lightweight Reflective Objects

Explore an innovative optical side-channel attack called "the little seal bug" in this 35-minute Black Hat conference talk. Discover how eavesdroppers can passively recover speech from lightweight reflective objects commonly found in home offices. Learn about the exploitation of air pressure fluctuations on shiny surfaces to extract sound using inconspicuous equipment. Gain insights into this cutting-edge technique presented by Ben Nassi, Raz Swissa, and Boris Zadov, which has become increasingly relevant due to the shift towards remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic.