Work in the Dark

from the you-are-being-watched dept

Some reseachers have discovered that the indirect glow from computer monitors and flashing LED lights of external 56K modems can be used to spy on computer users. While I doubt this is the most practical method of computer spying, better safe than sorry. Next time you boot up or dial-up, close your blinds.


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