A method for identifying internet users based on their typing style, known as "keyboard signature," is being developed in Russia. The project is being implemented by the Ural State Law University with a grant from the Russian Science Foundation, the university's press service told Uralinformburo. They explained that this is a "legally significant expert method" for law enforcement agencies, which will allow for the identification of the author of a text in cases where traditional digital data, such as an IP address or account, is impossible. The university added that the method is primarily aimed at investigating cases involving the dissemination of extremist materials and "fake news," as well as identifying the authors of anonymous threats and creators of forged documents.The developer claims that "keyboard signature" is unique to each person "like a fingerprint." The proposed method is based on the analysis of dozens of biometric and behavioral parameters: typing rhythm, keystroke duration, time intervals between keystrokes, error correction patterns, typical typos, and the choice of spellings of "e" or "ё." According to the developer, these characteristics are preserved even when editing text that has already been typed. A special program is used to collect this data, recording every keystroke with millisecond accuracy. The resulting information is processed using preset formulas, creating a "digital portrait" of the user.
The developer recruited over 20 volunteers to test the algorithms. During the experiment, participants were given a laptop with a special program and asked to retype assigned texts and write essays on given topics to document differences in typing behavior, explained junior researcher Anna Sosnovikova.Further plans include testing the method in a real-world investigation and handing it over to law enforcement agencies for practical use. Dmitry Voronkov, Head of the Gerasimov Forensic Science Department, is leading the project.The program for recording keyboard typing parameters was previously developed by scientists at the Russian Technological University (RTU MIREA). It was proposed to implement it into enterprise information systems to protect against unauthorized access.
>>107599252It sounds plausible, but you need a live recording of your target's typing. I don't see this having any practical application
>>107599387The article mentions software that captures keystrokes, so I assume this sort of stuff will be embedded into their social networks and government websites.
>>107599252>A method for identifying internet users based on their typing style, known as "keyboard signature," is being developed in Russia.Old tech. My autism has allowed me to do this for at least a decade now. I can spot reccuring posters here easily.
>>107599417... so, places you have to be already logged in in order to type anything?
>>107599427The real fun starts when you start adopting other poster's habits just to mess with them.This shit is 30 year old tech at this point. Probably older. It's also running in everyone's browser right now. Headline should read:>Russians use Microsoft, Apple and Linux operating systems
>>107599444>>107599427It's definitely not new. I've heard of this kind of stuff 10 years ago. The real question is, what actually uses this kind of stuff and is there proof that certain operating systems/software do this and phone home about it?
>>107599481There is proof. But no one will accept it. If you want to find out go trolling through the javascript running in the background right now. There isn't just one thing or group of people doing it. User data is valuable because _everyone_ is doing it.It isn't just your typing habits. Notice the above article says they also listen to your typing cadence. Also known as recording the sounds you're making. Which means they're listening to you all of the time somehow too. Again from multiple devices which are now everywhere.The only place where this could have ended up is people harvesting everything about everything. It's too valuable. It's the most valuable resource on the planet: Information. The more you know about what's happening the more you can predict the future and make informed decisions in the present.A digital crystal ball.It can't be avoided either. Go on and live like a hermit if you want. The 20 fags in your general area will tell us all we need to know about you. Since they're all part of the system.
>>107599417>embedded into their social networks and government websites.They are already forced to use MAX app.
>>107599427that's writing style. op is about keystrokes which js enabled botnets like facebook have been doing for a while now. decade at leastanti botting systems also use this. pretty sure runescape has it, if that shit even acts on it
