Hackers can stun you through your phone's speaker

Researcher Matt Wicks foundA smartphone, a smart column and other devices if desired can be converted into the present sonic weapons. Hacker enough to crack the gadget and turn it on audio recording, capable of harm health.

This applies to virtually all devices with Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth. The attacker may create a special virus that will bypass the protection of the device and turn on its speakers any sound. Some of the high and low frequency sounds can disorient and deprive hearing and even create the effect of mild traumatic brain injury.

Hackers can hack the device as in direct contact with it, or remotely. During the experiment succeeded Wicks scan wireless networks to find vulnerable gadgets and turn them dangerous sounds.

Wicks carried out experiments in a soundproof room, so as a result no one was hurt. He also found that such sounds can harm not only the person but also the device itself. The researchers have already contacted some manufacturers to help them get rid of the vulnerability.