Flawed USB Sticks Can Be Used to Download Whatever Desired

Author: Donald Sears
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UK security researchers MWR InfoSecurity have found a flaw in the driver software of USB sticks that could allow the technology to “interrogate” and download the complete content of any system. The company believes the use of such devices is only months away, and has shared its research with the British government.

UK security researchers MWR InfoSecurity have found a flaw in the driver software of USB sticks that could allow the technology to “interrogate” and download the complete content of any system. The company believes the use of such devices is only months away, and has shared its research with the British government. Read the full article here. [V3.co.uk]

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