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USB stick security flaw puts data at risk
Security firm warns of imminent threat to sensitive information
David Neal
V3.co.uk, 30 Oct 2009
USB sticks have been found to contain a significant security flaw which could be exploited to break into millions of computers around the world, according to researchers at MWR InfoSecurity.
The UK firm claimed that the flaw could allow the creation of USB sticks that "interrogate a computer and download the contents".
The researchers added that such devices are just months away from development, and are likely to be used by malevolent and sophisticated criminals to steal the contents of entire hard drives.
"What millions of us have seen in countless James Bond and other spy thrillers around the world has now taken a step closer to being realised," said Alex Fidgen, commercial director at MWR InfoSecurity.
Details at:
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2252293/usb-st...security-threat
Security firm warns of imminent threat to sensitive information
David Neal
V3.co.uk, 30 Oct 2009
USB sticks have been found to contain a significant security flaw which could be exploited to break into millions of computers around the world, according to researchers at MWR InfoSecurity.
The UK firm claimed that the flaw could allow the creation of USB sticks that "interrogate a computer and download the contents".
The researchers added that such devices are just months away from development, and are likely to be used by malevolent and sophisticated criminals to steal the contents of entire hard drives.
"What millions of us have seen in countless James Bond and other spy thrillers around the world has now taken a step closer to being realised," said Alex Fidgen, commercial director at MWR InfoSecurity.
Details at:
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2252293/usb-st...security-threat