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Newer Android versions have a more robust security apparatus, making it exceedingly difficult for malware to get the requisite permissions. But EarSpy attacks can still bypass these built-in safeguards as raw data from a phone’s motion sensors are easily accessible. More manufacturers are now placing limits on obtaining data from the device’s sensors, EarSpy researchers, although it’s still possible to infiltrate the device and eavesdrop on a conversation.<\/p>\n
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As for the effectiveness of this attack, the researchers say EarSpy could correctly tell the difference between males and females in up to 98% of the cases. Furthermore, it could detect the person’s identity with a ridiculous 92% top accuracy rate. However, this dips to 56% when it comes to actually understanding what was spoken. Researchers say this is still 5x more accurate than making a random guess.<\/p>\n
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In theory, EarSpy could be leveraged by malware that has infiltrated the device and relay the information back to the source of the attack. This report highlights the importance of additional hardware safeguards, especially with components like motion sensors that may not seem like easy targets at first glance.<\/p>\n
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To remedy this potential vulnerability in modern-day smartphones, the researchers recommend smartphone makers to position the motion sensors away from any source of vibrations while also reducing sound pressure during phone calls.<\/p>\n
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