Security News

Bogus Security Technology: An Anti-5G USB Stick
2020-05-29 17:02

Its website, which describes it as a USB key that "Provides protection for your home and family, thanks to the wearable holographic nano-layer catalyser, which can be worn or placed near to a smartphone or any other electrical, radiation or EMF emitting device". "Through a process of quantum oscillation, the 5GBioShield USB key balances and re-harmonises the disturbing frequencies arising from the electric fog induced by devices, such as laptops, cordless phones, wi-fi, tablets, et cetera," it adds.

New fuzzing tool for USB drivers uncovers bugs in Linux, macOS, Windows
2020-05-28 12:09

With a new fuzzing tool created specifically for testing the security of USB drivers, researchers have discovered more than two dozen vulnerabilities in a variety of operating systems. "USBFuzz discovered a total of 26 new bugs, including 16 memory bugs of high security impact in various Linux subsystems, one bug in FreeBSD, three in macOS, and four in Windows 8 and Windows 10, and one bug in the Linux USB host controller driver and another one in a USB camera driver," Hui Peng and Mathias Payer explained.

'VictoryGate' Botnet Infected 35,000 Devices via USB Drives
2020-04-24 13:12

ESET managed to sinkhole several command and control servers of a botnet that propagates via infected USB devices, thus disrupting its activities. Referred to as VictoryGate and active since at least May 2019, the botnet impacted devices in Latin America the most, especially Peru, where more than 90% of the compromised devices are located.

Malicious USB Drives Infect 35,000 Computers With Crypto-Mining Botnet
2020-04-24 03:38

Cybersecurity researchers from ESET on Thursday said they took down a portion of a malware botnet comprising at least 35,000 compromised Windows systems that attackers were secretly using to mine Monero cryptocurrency. "The main activity of the botnet is mining Monero cryptocurrency," ESET said.

Malicious USB Drives Infect 35,000 Computers With Crypto-Mining Botnet
2020-04-24 03:38

Cybersecurity researchers from ESET on Thursday said they took down a portion of a malware botnet comprising at least 35,000 compromised Windows systems that attackers were secretly using to mine Monero cryptocurrency. "The main activity of the botnet is mining Monero cryptocurrency," ESET said.

FBI: Cybercriminals Mailing Malicious USB Devices to Victims
2020-03-30 15:49

The financially-motivated hacking group FIN7 has started mailing malicious USB devices to intended victims in an effort to infect their computers with malware, the FBI warns. Mainly targeting businesses via phishing emails, the cybercrime group appears to have changed tactics recently, and started sending malicious USB devices to victims via the United States Postal Service.

Google Releases Tool to Block USB Keystroke Injection Attacks
2020-03-12 18:25

Google has released a new software tool designed to identify potential USB keystroke injection attacks and block devices they originate from. Delivered over USB, keystroke injection attacks require a Human Interface Device Driver.

USB armory Mk II: A secure computer on a USB stick featuring open source hardware design
2020-02-05 09:49

The hardware security professionals at F-Secure have created a new version of the USB armory - a computer on a USB stick built from the ground up to be secure. USB armory Mk II. The USB armory Mk II entrenches security in its lowest levels and is suitable for a wide range of applications - such as custom hardware security modules, cryptocurrency wallets, secure authentication and licensing tokens, and more - that need the efficiency and flexibility of an embedded computer without sacrificing security.

Kanguru Remote Management Console: Managing and monitoring encrypted USB devices
2020-01-31 04:00

Kanguru Remote Management Console offers a robust solution for IT Security Admins looking to meet high-end security demands by allowing administrators to easily manage and monitor their encrypted USB devices containing sensitive data around the world. KRMC is ideal for protecting data, enabling administrators to set policies, disable or delete lost/stolen drives, track and monitor secure USB drives worldwide, generate reports, and much more.

Western Digital unveils SSD prototype featuring a SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps interface
2020-01-09 02:30

Western Digital will showcase new innovations in its extensive lineup of storage solutions built for every consumer use, including a demonstration of the world's highest capacity, pocket-sized, portable SSD prototype featuring a SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps interface. Continuing its legacy of technology milestones, the company will demonstrate the world's highest capacity, pocket-sized SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps portable SSD. Inspired by consumers' desire to capture rich content and keep it with them, Western Digital continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with an 8TB SSD prototype.