Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Your Security Nightmare - Covert USB Sticks

He has in his pocket a seemingly torn and frayed piece of USB cabling. Who is he? A psycho nerd with his lucky charm, or a spy?

He pulls a cigarette lighter from his pocket. Who is he? A smoker, a pyro or a spy?"

He walks in wearing a nice watch; carrying a USB cable. Who is he? Who knows why? Spy?

"Woh, dude, a cassette tape! But, uh, why does it have a USB cable attached to it?" What do we have here; a Luddite or a Black Knight?

And, that hip flask?!? Or is it? Who is he - a data drunkard, or a spy?
Hint: This is really a 250GB USB drive – disguised as a flask!
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The reality is, you really don't know. These devices can carry a small library of your business secrets out the door, and make you smile at the same time. Conversely, they can also be used to inject spyware and viruses.

If you see these in your workplace don't be amused, be suspicious. ~Kevin