A cybersecurity expert demonstrates three "attack hardware" devices that can compromise personal devices: a $75 USB stick, an iPhone charging cable, and a USB adapter. These devices can be used to hijack computers, steal personal info, and even self-destruct to avoid detection. The expert shows how easy it is to use these devices to gain unauthorized access to devices and warns about the dangers of these devices falling into the wrong hands. To protect oneself, the expert advises using one's own cables, being cautious of unfamiliar devices, and using a detector to prevent attacks.
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1. There are modified iPhone charging cables that can hijack devices and steal personal info.
2. These cables can self-destruct to leave no trace.
3. A company called OMG sells attack hardware, including a USB stick that can be used to hack computers.
4. The OMG USB stick can create a new Wi-Fi network and allow remote access to a computer.
5. The OMG USB stick can be configured to mimic the vendor ID and product ID of a legitimate device, such as an Apple keyboard.
6. This allows the USB stick to bypass security measures and gain access to a computer.
7. The OMG USB stick can be used to issue commands and payloads to a computer, including opening the terminal and granting administrator access.
8. The OMG company also sells a charging cable that can be used to hack devices.
9. This cable has a geofencing feature that allows it to detect its location and disarm itself in certain situations.
10. The cable also has a self-destruct feature that can wipe its internal memory and leave no trace.
11. The OMG company also sells a USB adapter that can keylog and intercept passwords and other sensitive information.
12. The adapter can also be used to remotely log into a computer and change passwords.
13. To protect oneself from these types of attacks, it is recommended to use one's own cable and to change passwords immediately if a suspicious device is found.
14. The OMG company also sells a detector that can be used to prevent attacks.
15. The company that makes this attack hardware sells it at a 50th of its original cost.
16. The OMG company's products can be used by law enforcement, security professionals, and companies to improve their own protection.
17. The biggest use of these attack devices is to help companies improve their own protection by simulating attacks.