"Using Brainwaves to Guess Passwords"

Security researchers reveal that a brain-wave-sensing headset by the name of “Epoc+”, can be used to steal private data such as passwords and pins via brain interfaces. Manufactured by Emotiv, the Epoc+ is a headset device with attached electrodes, which are used to perform electroencephalography (EEG), detecting voltage variations in the outer layer of the brain. The main intents of this technology are to detect emotions and allow users to control robots with their thoughts. This article further discusses the uses of this technology, how researchers demonstrated the security risks that could arise with the use EEG headset technology, the motive behind this research, and Emotiv’s response to this study.

MIT Technology Review reports "Using Brainwaves to Guess Passwords"