Security News

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.

USB Cable Kill Switch for Laptops
2020-01-07 12:03

The idea is to connect the BusKill cable to your Linux laptop on one end, and to your belt, on the other end. When someone yanks your laptop from your lap or table, the USB cable disconnects from the laptop and triggers a udev script [1, 2, 3] that executes a series of preset operations.

Kanguru releases UltraLock USB-C M.2 NVMe SSD with SuperSpeed+ Connectivity
2019-10-17 01:30

Kanguru has launched its newest and fastest external Solid State Drive with SuperSpeed+ Connectivity. The new Kanguru UltraLock USB-C M.2 NVMe SSD is super fast for high-speed data transfers, and...

Google's USB-C Titan Security Key Arrives in the U.S.
2019-10-15 11:20

Starting today, October 15, users in the United States have a new two-factor authentication (2FA) method at their disposal in the form of Google’s USB-C Titan Security Key. Manufactured in...