USB Security Threats: Protecting Your Devices
Avoiding Data Compromise Instead of solely serving as a charging station, some USB ports establish a covert data connection with your device, allowing attackers to access, infect, or hold your…
USB Security refers to a set of measures and practices designed to protect data and devices from unauthorized access and threats when using USB (Universal Serial Bus) connections. This includes safeguarding against malware, data theft, and other security risks associated with physical USB drives and ports. USB security can involve hardware and software solutions, such as encryption, access control, and the use of secure USB devices that have built-in security features. The goal is to minimize vulnerabilities that can arise when transferring data between devices via USB connections, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure.
Avoiding Data Compromise Instead of solely serving as a charging station, some USB ports establish a covert data connection with your device, allowing attackers to access, infect, or hold your…