Re: security ofwireless keyboards

2011-01-21 Thread John Abreau
As I understand it, the Bluetooth specs include decent cryptography, including a pass phrase mechanism that allows for reasonably long pass phrases. However, most peripheral vendors don't allow the user to supply their own pass phrase, and instead hard-wire the pass phrase at the factory, often

Re: security ofwireless keyboards

2011-01-20 Thread Tom Metro
Matthew Gillen wrote: I can't bring myself to use a wireless keyboard. I just don't like the idea of broadcasting my passwords out to anyone within listening distance. The Security Now podcast has covered the security of wireless keyboards a few times. In episode 269 Steve Gibson says: