arXiv:2609.21569v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Recent generations of Apple MacBooks embed an inertial measurement unit (IMU) within their unibody chassis for device orientation and motion sensing. However, this IMU inadvertently captures not only intended device-level information but also subtle physical vibrations from user interactions and the surrounding environment. These signals establish a novel, previously unexplored side channel.
Et Tu, MacBook? Unprivileged Keystroke Inference and Context Profiling via the Built-in IMU Side Channel
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