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Hackers Can Hijack AI Voice Models With Sounds You Can't Even Hear — Here's Why Crypto Users Should Care

77d ago · 1 source

A new study has revealed that inaudible audio signals can be used to manipulate AI voice models, potentially compromising voice-based authentication and command systems. The attack works by embedding ultrasonic commands that humans can't hear but AI systems interpret as legitimate instructions. This raises serious concerns for any technology relying on voice-based AI, including emerging crypto wallet and authentication tools.

WHY IT MATTERS

Imagine someone could whisper a command to your phone that you can't hear — but your phone obeys it anyway. That's essentially what this attack does to AI voice systems. For crypto users, this matters because some wallets and exchanges are starting to use voice recognition as a security feature or interface. If those AI voice systems can be tricked by hidden sounds, it could potentially let hackers authorize transactions or access accounts without you ever knowing a command was given. Think of it like an invisible pickpocket who speaks a language only your devices understand.

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