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  • 1.  BadUSB - On Accessories that Turn Evil

    Posted Aug 05, 2014 04:56 AM

    Does anyone have information regarding this issue (regardin Symantec Endpoint Protection)?

    See https://www.blackhat.com/us-14/briefings.html#badusb-on-accessories-that-turn-evil

    Thanks in advance

    Peter



  • 2.  RE: BadUSB - On Accessories that Turn Evil

    Posted Aug 05, 2014 08:00 AM

    In terms of what? Alludes to the fact this isn't detectable with current defenses. I would be curious to see how it outsmarts SEPs device control feature though. There are many options for blocking devices and/or controlling them.

    This presentation is set for Thursday so have to wait til then.



  • 3.  RE: BadUSB - On Accessories that Turn Evil

    Posted Aug 05, 2014 08:52 AM

    Hi .Brian, thanks. In terms of security and consequent changes, if necessary, was meant. We don't use the SEP-Component ADC and this (therefore) may require some action (although we use another tool to control USB). So I'll wait.
     



  • 4.  RE: BadUSB - On Accessories that Turn Evil

    Posted Aug 12, 2014 09:04 AM

    Hi Peter,

    Thanks for the query.  Symantec's Security Response team are aware of this- it appears to be a fundamental hardware/firmware flaw within USB itself.  We are continuing to research and (as with all threats) will develop protection against any exploit code, if appropriate and feasable.

    in the meantime, ensure that your organization is security-conscious and is following best practices:


    Symantec Endpoint Protection – Best Practices
    http://www.symantec.com/theme.jsp?themeid=stopping_malware&depthpath=0

     

    With best regards,

    Mick



  • 5.  RE: BadUSB - On Accessories that Turn Evil

    Posted Aug 12, 2014 09:09 AM

    Thanks Mick.

    Sincerely

    Peter



  • 6.  RE: BadUSB - On Accessories that Turn Evil

    Posted Aug 12, 2014 10:12 AM

    Here you can find detailed and actual informations regarding BadUSB https://srlabs.de/badusb/