Eavesdropping a (Ultra-)High-Definition Video Display from an 80 Meter Distance under Realistic Circumstances

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Abstract

In this paper a method is presented which successfully reconstructs the video image of a video display unit (VDU) by exploiting its leakage emissions at a distance of 80 meters. The video image reconstruction is realized without any prior knowledge of the leaking VDU and by using commercial off-the-shelf material. The tested VDUs comprise of an UHD (ultra-high-definition) video display and a full HD (high-definition) video display, both employing an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cable as a video data signaling interface linked to a notebook. The tested setups are located in an urban environment with sporadic radio emissions and occupied frequency bands. Subsequently, the methods and results are thoroughly discussed which give new insights into this video eavesdropping risk for improving video data security.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal/Power Integrity, EMCSI 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages517-522
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728174303
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2020
Event2020 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal/Power Integrity, EMCSI 2020 - Reno, United States
Duration: 28 Jul 202028 Aug 2020

Publication series

Name2020 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal/Power Integrity, EMCSI 2020

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal/Power Integrity, EMCSI 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReno
Period28/07/2028/08/20

Keywords

  • Compromising emanations
  • HDMI
  • TEMPEST
  • large distance
  • side-channel attack
  • video display units

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