<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>AI can reconstruct speech through concrete using laptop microphones' wiring.</li><li>Laptop mic cables act as antennas, leaking audio through radio harmonics.</li><li>A vulnerability in MEMS microphones enables eavesdropping without compromise or malware.</li><li>Researchers demonstrated reconstructing speech through a 25 cm concrete wall using FM receiver and ML.</li><li>Laptops are vulnerable due to their unshielded wiring turning microphones into antennas.</li><li>Accuracy of up to 94.2% in recognizing spoken digits was achieved.</li><li>Several MEMS microphones from different manufacturers were examined for vulnerabilities.</li><li>STMicroelectronics confirmed that MEMS microphones emit signals leaking data through radio harmonics.</li><li>Experts recommend relocating microphones and shielding wires to mitigate risks.</li><li>Users are advised to invest in antivirus solutions to protect against such privacy breaches.</li></ul>

Criminals could pick up your voice through a foot-thick concrete wall, thanks to AI and a flaw in popular laptop microphones - here's what you need to know

Criminals could pick up your voice through a foot-thick concrete wall, thanks to AI and a flaw in popular laptop microphones - here's what you need to know

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