Eavesdropping attacks can be prevented by using a personal firewall, keeping antivirus software updated, and using a virtual private network (VPN).

If it seems that your phone is listening to your conversations and knows your thoughts, don't worry. It's just AI.

A team of researchers has developed an eavesdropping attack for Android devices that can, to various degrees, recognize the caller's gender and identity, and even discern private speech.

The Bluetooth chipset installed in popular models from major manufacturers is vulnerable. Hackers could use it to initiate ...

The attack could open up people to industry espionage or even government spying, ... "With an FM radio receiver and a copper antenna, you can eavesdrop on these microphones.

In a man-in-the-middle attack, a message intended for a specific receiver is secretly intercepted by a third party. This allows the attacker to access confidential information (hence the alternate ...

Biologists turn eavesdropping viruses into bacterial assassins. Molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler and graduate student Justin Silpe found a virus that can listen in on bacterial conversations — and ...

A demonstration of the microphone attack through a 15 cm wall. view more . Credit: ... “With an FM radio receiver and a copper antenna, you can eavesdrop on these microphones.