What is BadUSB?

BadUSB is an attack method where USB devices are reprogrammed to behave maliciously, often impersonating keyboards or network cards.

Expanded Explanation

These attacks exploit the trust computers place in USB devices, allowing attackers to inject keystrokes, install malware, or redirect network traffic. BadUSB is difficult to detect and defend against due to its hardware-level manipulation.

Related Terms

HID Spoofing, Rubber Ducky, Keystroke Injection, Physical Access Attacks, Endpoint Security Testing

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