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Acoustic Side Channel

Fact

A side channel that uses device sounds to guess secret information.

In Plain Words

Your keyboard can be a tiny snitch. Its clicks may tell a listener what you type.

It can reveal typed input or device details. Security teams use it to test eavesdropping risks.

Related Concepts

Covert Channel
Both use unexpected paths to carry or leak information.

Exfiltration
Device sounds can be studied and used to leak secret information.