Security News

What do sexy selfies, search warrants, tax files have in common? They've all been found on resold USB sticks
2019-03-14 06:58

You do know just dragging stuff to the delete folder doesn't wipe stuff, right? Apparently not About two-thirds of USB memory sticks bought secondhand in the US and UK have recoverable and...

How to wipe your USB drive before throwing it away
2019-03-13 13:46

Data was found on 68% of secondhand flash drives sold in the US, according to a Comparitech report. Here's how to secure your data for disposal.

Ep. 020 – Leaky containers, careless coders and risky USB cables [PODCAST]
2019-02-20 13:52

Here's the latest Naked Security podcast... enjoy!

USB Cable with Embedded Wi-Fi Controller
2019-02-14 12:53

It's only a prototype, but this USB cable has an embedded Wi-Fi controller. Whoever controls that Wi-Fi connection can remotely execute commands on the attached computer....

Evil USB O.MG Cable opens up Wi-Fi to remote attacks
2019-02-13 15:15

... and enables de-authenticaton attacks that could knock targeted systems off the Wi-Fi and onto one of these nefarious cables.

Ep. 019 – Android holes, iOS screengrabbing and USB poo  [PODCAST]
2019-02-13 14:18

Here's the latest Naked Security podcast - enjoy!

Honeywell industrial cybersecurity solution against USB device attacks
2019-02-08 05:00

Honeywell announced the latest release of Secure Media Exchange (SMX), a cybersecurity solution to protect industrial operators against new and emerging Universal Serial Bus (USB) threats. SMX now...

Anyone want to lay claim to the USB drive found in seal poo?
2019-02-07 12:08

It still works, you know. And there are photos and videos on it.

USB-C Authentication sounds great, so why are people worried?
2019-01-14 11:23

USB-C Authentication could banish USB threats forever, but it might also mean you're tied to buying ‘approved’ accessories.