The Thunderspy attacks exploit what the researcher describes as flaws in the technologys underlying security protocols. The attacks can be accomplished with minimal gear from threat actors. Attackers would need physical access to a Thunderport-equipped machine as well as a screwdriver. Intel responded to the research in a blog post that suggested its DMA protection would mitigate much of the risk. Other preventive measures include disabling the BIOS connection to the Thunderbolt ports, according to the researcher. This may be yet another reason to consider a unified endpoint management solution to ensure you’re covered for all potential security threats.”]