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by guy98238710 3087 days ago
What prevents attackers from collecting photos of the papers with nearby phones, security cameras, or even a fleet of tiny drones?
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Cost
So it's possible and it's just a matter of optimization. Pens and typewriters leak data acoustically, so let's replace cameras with microphones to reduce costs. Tiny microphones with antennae can be mass produced cheaply and they are easily hidden. Delivery can be automated too, but it's much easier to embed the spy devices in common products people frequently buy.