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Hackers can exploit USB devices to trigger undetectable attacks

A popular security researcher revealed that bad actors can tap into USB Devices to conduct attacks non detectable with known security defenses. The researchers point a series of flaws in the software used to run tiny electronic components, these components are usually designed without protections against tampering with their code. Antivirus software are not able to detect malicious firmware that controls USB devices, the code inserted with this method can be used for many purposes, including spy on communications, data tampering and log keystrokes. Researchers will present the results of his study at the incoming Black Hat hacking conference in Las Vegas.”]

Source: http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/27211/hacking/hackers-can-exploit-usb-devices-trigger-undetectable-attacks.html

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