(4) Mon May 12 2008 21:52 Keyboard Snoops:
I'm interested in buying a wireless keyboard but it just seems like asking for trouble. They don't use very strong crypto. But nobody really seems to care. Any opinions?
- Comments:
Posted by Paul Wright at Tue May 13 2008 05:27
Bluetooth keyboards use stronger encryption. They tend to be more expensive, though.Full disclosure: I work for a company that makes Bluetooth radios.
Posted by Leonard at Tue May 13 2008 09:08
I've not seen much evidence that Bluetooth keyboards work well with Linux. Can you speculate?
Posted by drewp at Tue May 13 2008 23:51
So what's your proposed scenario where a bluetooth keyboard is the weakest security link? Are we talking about a computer in a house with windows to the outside, neighbors who know much less about computers than you do, very little high-value data, and all the other usual parameters?
Posted by Leonard at Wed May 14 2008 09:14
I'm talking about a scenario where a *non-Bluetooth* wireless keyboard is the weakest security link. People seem pretty cavalier about them but it looks about as secure as installing a keylogger and hoping no one takes the keylogger.I ended up buying another wired keyboard because I don't want to spend $100+ on a Bluetooth keyboard. I'd rather have a regular keyboard and Mario Kart.