$20 Micro-Controller Hijacks Computer in Seconds

$20 Micro-Controller Hijacks Computer in Seconds

Teensy micro-controller turned into USBdriveby attack device

Chinese Electronic Cigarettes Have Malware Planted in the Charger

Chinese Electronic Cigarettes Have Malware Planted in the Charger

IT security team has trouble identifying the attack vector

  • Storage
  • By Sebastian Pop
  • November 7th, 2014
Two Flash Drives Channel Team Group's Christmas Spirit

Two Flash Drives Channel Team Group's Christmas Spirit

If only that included them being handed out for free

3D Printed Custom Flash Drives, Because There Had to Be

3D Printed Custom Flash Drives, Because There Had to Be

They only need you to show them a sketch or drawing

17-Inch USB Monitor from AOC with Built-in Displaylink Released – Gallery

17-Inch USB Monitor from AOC with Built-in Displaylink Released – Gallery

It has pretty decent specs considering the connection speed

There Is Anti-BadUSB Protection, but It's a Bit Sticky

There Is Anti-BadUSB Protection, but It's a Bit Sticky

Researchers release patch and info on how to proof USB drive

Public Availability of BadUSB Instructions Is Both Bad and Good

Public Availability of BadUSB Instructions Is Both Bad and Good

Firmware signing would be a good move from USB makers

USB Type-C Connector Specification Made Official, Can Face Both Up and Down

USB Type-C Connector Specification Made Official, Can Face Both Up and Down

Among other things, you no longer have to worry which way is up

USB Condom Eliminates Juice-Jacking Danger

USB Condom Eliminates Juice-Jacking Danger

Blocks propagation of malware through device's USB port

  • Apple
  • By Adrian Boioglu
  • August 21st, 2014
Apple Gets a New Patent for Reversible USB Connector, Shows New Shape – Gallery

Apple Gets a New Patent for Reversible USB Connector, Shows New Shape – Gallery

The Reversible Apple USB connector may look like a larger lightning port

Here's the First Video of the Reversible USB Cable Supposedly Coming from Apple

Here's the First Video of the Reversible USB Cable Supposedly Coming from Apple

The reversible USB to Lightning port is coming along iPhone 6

  • Apple
  • By Adrian Boioglu
  • August 17th, 2014
Apple May Be Launching Reversible USB Connector for iOS Devices – Leak, Gallery

Apple May Be Launching Reversible USB Connector for iOS Devices – Leak, Gallery

The new connector will replace the computer end of the iPhone lightning connector

BadUSB Is Not as Bad as It Looks, for Now

BadUSB Is Not as Bad as It Looks, for Now

Solutions against reprogramming USB controllers exist

USB On-the-Go Flash Drive and Card Reader from Kingmax Have Two Ports Each – Pictures

USB On-the-Go Flash Drive and Card Reader from Kingmax Have Two Ports Each – Pictures

That's one normal connector and one micro-USB port, for smartphone use

SwivelCard, a Business Card That Folds into a USB Flash Drive – Video

SwivelCard, a Business Card That Folds into a USB Flash Drive – Video

It has a built-in USB port that even provides access to online information

BadUSB Malware Stored in USB Firmware Can Take Over the Computer

BadUSB Malware Stored in USB Firmware Can Take Over the Computer

Problem cannot be solved because it is a flaw by design

Ironkey Workspace W700 Flash Drive from Imation Is Both Rugged and Fast

Ironkey Workspace W700 Flash Drive from Imation Is Both Rugged and Fast

Also, it is protected both from physical harm and unauthorized data access attempts

 
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