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US researchers are warning about hacker attacks on our brains soon
According to US scientists, it could be possible in just a few years for hackers to gain access to the human brain. Experts say that action must be taken quickly to preserve our privacy and security.
Hacker attacks on the human brain
In recent years, tremendous progress has been made in brain research. For example, scientists from the University of Texas at Austin reported that it is now known that brain activity indicates the risk-taking. Thus, certain areas in the brain are more active when making more risk-taking decisions. Some recent findings from brain research could be dangerous in the future. Because, according to experts, they make hacker attacks on our brains conceivable.
American researchers warn that hackers could gain access to the human brain in just a few years. Also police and governments could exploit such possibilities. (Image: the_lightwriter / fotolia.com) Controlling prostheses through thoughts
Meanwhile, it is possible to control, for example, hand prostheses through thoughts. Such and similar applications that manipulate brain signals actually serve a good purpose. However, such processes are so far completely unprotected. And that could be dangerous for us all according to scientists.
Protect the signals of our brains
As the "Motherboard" Internet portal from VICE reports, researchers at the University of Washington have warned that hackers may soon be able to read or even influence our thoughts. According to the experts, we need to act swiftly to preserve our privacy and security and to protect the signals of our brains as the technology progresses.
There is little time left
"It's really very little time," said Howard Chizeck of the University of Washington. "If we do not do that quickly, it will be too late." According to the experts, the problem becomes acute because we are unable to give the computer limited access to our brain signals. Thus, the artificial intelligence that controls a hand prosthesis, for example, not only gains access to the signals responsible for the movement of the hand, but theoretically could control any part of the body.
Also police and governments could exploit possibilities
Maybe they could even read our thoughts or implement new ways of thinking. It is conceivable that not only dubious hackers would have an advantage. According to the experts, it might also be possible for the police or governments to take advantage of the opportunities. Of course it's not as easy as "mind reading".
Can we protect ourselves?
The scientists showed that it is possible to get information about preferences of the subjects. "Technically, it will be feasible to put electrodes on people's heads," says Chizeck. "The question is, do we want to fix it, can we fix it, and how?" (Ad)