Although USB flash drives are extremely useful devices for transferring data, they do come with security risks. Employees using USB drives at home and then plugging them back into the corporate network is a security concern for any IT Administrator.
Flaws in Wireless Mice and Keyboards Let Hackers Type on Security researchers' "mousejacking" attack exploits vulnerable wireless devices to type on a target PC from a hundred yards away. a fake USB charger that can both eavesdrop on and inject Why Printers Still Pose a Security Threat Mar 08, 2017
Can Your Printer Put Your Whole Network at Risk?
Apr 20, 2017 · Situations in Which USB Flash Drives Pose a Security Risk: When employees unknowingly share USB sticks that carry malware infections When employees pick up unknown thumb drives and plug them into their computers (Dropping USB flash drives with malware on them is a common tactic used by black hat developers). Aug 28, 2018 · USB charging ports in public places are convenient but possibly risky. Data is transferrable over a USB connection, so plugging your phone into an unknown charging port puts it at risk. Aug 22, 2017 · Take advantage of security features – Use passwords and encryption on your USB drive to protect your data, and make sure that you have the information backed up in case your drive is lost. Keep personal and business USB drives separate – Do not use personal USB drives on company computers, and do not plug USB drives containing corporate The real risk isn’t necessarily the infection, but how the USB operates. Since USB manufacturers do not protect the firmware in their devices, it’s possible for malware to overwrite the firmware and take control of everyday devices.
OPSWAT | USB Security: Three Ways to Address USB Risks
Carrying on with National Security Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NSCAM), we continue our celebratory blog series. This one is on the dangers the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and other removable media. USBs are called all kinds of things, from thumb drives to memory sticks to USB flash drives. USB’s sure are convenient. They’re tiny and you can get a 128GB one for about $25. They even come Don’t Panic, But All USB Devices Have a Massive Security Jul 05, 2017 Defining and Enforcing a USB Drive Security Policy Jun 03, 2018 Your Router's Security Stinks: Here's How to Fix It | Tom May 26, 2020