Fiber optic cables, widely trusted for delivering fast and secure internet, have now been shown to pose an unexpected privacy risk. A new 2026 research study reveals that these cables can be turned into hidden microphones capable of secretly capturing conversations. Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and collaborating institutions demonstrated that standard telecom […] The post Fiber Optic Cables Can Be Turned into Hidden Microphones to Spy on Conversations appeared first on Cyber Security News.