SoK: Keylogging Side Channels

SoK: Keylogging Side Channels

Explore the history, techniques, and implications of keylogging side channel attacks in this IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy presentation. Delve into the evolution of these attacks from early electromagnetic spikes to modern microarchitectural and network-based methods. Examine the concepts of spatial and temporal side channels, evaluating their effectiveness in compromising typed English text. Investigate how typing speed and style influence the information gained through temporal features. Gain insights into state-of-the-art keylogging attacks and potential mitigation strategies to enhance cybersecurity awareness and defense mechanisms.