How sweet would it be to plug and play USB devices without the fear of viruses, malware and other security threats?
It's everyone's dream to own 100% foolproof USB devices for their file storage and transfer routine: Fascinating to think about it, but it simply isn't gonna happen with the raft of current USB-related security threats.
Because even if a USB stick has been completely wiped, and contains no files, it could still pose a threat to your organisation.
I am highlighting an exploit recently spotlighted by two security researchers: Adam Caudill and Brandon Wilson of SR Labs. They reverse-engineered the USB firmware that powers millions of devices, which could enable hackers to inject malicious codes into computers.
Continued : http://blog.lumension.com/9442/unpatchable-badusb-malware-code-is-now-publicly-available/
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