Security News

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.

Ep. 015 – USB anti-hacking, bypassing 2FA and government insecurity [PODCAST]
2019-01-18 11:22

Here's the latest Naked Security podcast - enjoy!

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.

New Protocol Authenticates USB Type-C Chargers, Devices
2019-01-03 07:15

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Border agents are copying travelers’ data, leaving it on USB drives
2018-12-13 13:27

It's just one of many SOP SNAFUs of a pilot program for advanced searches of travelers' devices that doesn't even have performance metrics.