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Found this cool article from 1997. It basically says that It's not currently (then) possible but it can be with upgrades to every transformer around. Sounds like jobs to me and a nightmare.
Just because there are "chips" doesn't mean data flows through them. Chips are just integrated circuits. They are simply electrical components shrunk down and stuck on a single part.
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Variations in hf signal on power lines has been used for spying since the 50s when an ee noticed tvs messed with his radio if not shielded. Project Tempest is still active, but partially declassified now. Short range is the limiting factor, although hf bridges, or filtering and sideband reamplification could mitigate that.
The tech has been around ages. I think it is just too expensive compared to stingeays, taps, and the like.
but there's a difference between project tempest and hooking up what's effectively an etherkiller to your computer and stealing your neighbor's credit card.
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Because the transformer destroys the signal.
There's no way for your PC to send data to the power line unless you are the victim of a targetted attack (in that case they'd just use RF instead - no way around that unless you want to surround your house in lead)
Communications do not operate on a bus. I can't plug an ethernet cord into my computer to allow NSA access to some cameras installed.
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[–] rsa 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
The data signal won't survive past a transformer, i.e., outside a house.
If you broadcast all your data into the air with wifi, why don't they just use super sensitive equipment to pick it up? Like a spy satellite? Proti-
[–] probablysarcastic 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
Or, they could just intercept the data signals at the ISP or at the major internet backbone providers by tying into the rou-
[–] Molo66 [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Found this cool article from 1997. It basically says that It's not currently (then) possible but it can be with upgrades to every transformer around. Sounds like jobs to me and a nightmare.
[–] Easybee 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
This is the first I have heard of this product. Just bought a new house and was considering running network cables. This saves me that trouble.
Thanks!
[–] Longbow 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
If you don't have an ethernet to powerline adapter, it's kinda hard.
[–] Molo66 [S] ago
Every power adapter or power supply have chips in them.
[–] probablysarcastic 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
Just because there are "chips" doesn't mean data flows through them. Chips are just integrated circuits. They are simply electrical components shrunk down and stuck on a single part.
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[–] Longbow 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Yes, but the power regulator and bridge rectifier deal with household current and making it into DC, not with ethernet.
[–] TyrellCorp 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Variations in hf signal on power lines has been used for spying since the 50s when an ee noticed tvs messed with his radio if not shielded. Project Tempest is still active, but partially declassified now. Short range is the limiting factor, although hf bridges, or filtering and sideband reamplification could mitigate that.
The tech has been around ages. I think it is just too expensive compared to stingeays, taps, and the like.
[–] TheGreatNico 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
but there's a difference between project tempest and hooking up what's effectively an etherkiller to your computer and stealing your neighbor's credit card.
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