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  • PJPJ
    Full Member
    • Nov 2010
    • 1461
    #1

    USB scary news....

    USB 'critically flawed' after bug discovery.....

    USB 'critically flawed' after bug discovery, researchers say
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28701124
    New research calls into question the security of using USBs to connect devices to computers
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  • Eine Alpensinfonie
    Host
    • Nov 2010
    • 20570
    #2
    Good old pen and ink, eh?

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    • Bryn
      Banned
      • Mar 2007
      • 24688
      #3
      Earlier but more detailed info.

      Google "usb vulnerability 2014" for lots more coverage.
      Last edited by Bryn; 08-08-14, 20:51. Reason: Generalised search critera to 2014

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      • Bryn
        Banned
        • Mar 2007
        • 24688
        #4
        Looks like SD cards are a better bet, as long as you don't use a USB reader/writer with them. However, what lies behind the SD slot on your computer? Is there a possibility that some will use USB firmware? I pose the question. I do not know the answer. Perhaps somebody here does.

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        • Bryn
          Banned
          • Mar 2007
          • 24688
          #5
          Nudge. If you have not taken note of this news, I think it's time you did. It is indeed decidedly scary.

          Is anyone here able to comment authoritatively on the issue of SD card readers built into laptops, etc. Do they or do they not exploit USB firmware features?

          [Oh dear. Only just seen this.]
          Last edited by Bryn; 11-08-14, 10:42. Reason: Typo

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          • Eine Alpensinfonie
            Host
            • Nov 2010
            • 20570
            #6
            It is indeed scary, but is it certain that other media are any more secure?

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