USBHarpoon - Malicious version of a USB charging cable, one that can compromise a computer in just a few seconds. Once plugged in, it turns into a peripheral device capable of typing and launching commands.
The USBHarpoon / BadUSB cable attack is successful on unlocked machines, where it can launch commands that download and execute a payload. On Windows, the commands can run directly from the Run prompt; on Mac and Linux it could launch a terminal and work from there.
Solution is "USB Condom" , (I am not joking)- An electronic accessory like this blocks the data pins on a USB cable and allows only power to go through (but, they can be infected too)
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usbharpoon-is-a-badusb-attack-with-a-twist/
The USBHarpoon / BadUSB cable attack is successful on unlocked machines, where it can launch commands that download and execute a payload. On Windows, the commands can run directly from the Run prompt; on Mac and Linux it could launch a terminal and work from there.
Solution is "USB Condom" , (I am not joking)- An electronic accessory like this blocks the data pins on a USB cable and allows only power to go through (but, they can be infected too)
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usbharpoon-is-a-badusb-attack-with-a-twist/
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