Hidden WiFi Camera Localization via Signal Propagation Path Analysis

Hidden WiFi cameras pose significant privacy threats, necessitating effective localization methods. In this work, we introduce CamLoPA, a system designed for the detection and localization of WiFi cameras. CamLoPA achieves this in just 45 seconds of user walking. It begins by analyzing the causal relationship between WiFi traffic and user movement to identify the presence of a snooping camera. Upon detection, CamLoPA utilizes a novel azimuth location model based on WiFi signal propagation path analysis to localize the hidden camera. Comprehensive evaluations demonstrate that CamLoPA can accurately and swiftly detect and localize snooping WiFi cameras with minimal constraints.

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Published
2024-12-04
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https://doi.org/10.1145/3636534.3698834
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5
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Indoor and Outdoor Localization Technologies
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Hidden WiFi Camera Localization via Signal Propagation Path Analysis

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Hidden WiFi Camera Localization via Signal Propagation Path Analysis

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Abstract

Hidden WiFi cameras pose significant privacy threats, necessitating effective localization methods. In this work, we introduce CamLoPA, a system designed for the detection and localization of WiFi cameras. CamLoPA achieves this in just 45 seconds of user walking. It begins by analyzing the causal relationship between WiFi traffic and user movement to identify the presence of a snooping camera. Upon detection, CamLoPA utilizes a novel azimuth location model based on WiFi signal propagation path analysis to localize the hidden camera. Comprehensive evaluations demonstrate that CamLoPA can accurately and swiftly detect and localize snooping WiFi cameras with minimal constraints.

University of Science and Technology of China (CN), Guizhou Normal University (CN), Hefei University of Technology (CN), University of Electro-Communications (JP)
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Indoor and Outdoor Localization Technologies
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