USB is a device for moving data from one PC to another PC. This device is very practical for use due to its small, easy to carry everywhere. Indeed, the USB has been loved by the majority of the general public, although it has now been present internet network that is able to move data without having to switch places.
However, now there is a new threat that comes from users of USB and can spread to PC users. The Acaman named BadUSB and expressed as a perilous malware and until now has not still no antidote to his
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The virus "BadUSB" still no antidote to his
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Hazards arising from malware is a program for USB devices can take over in full. Later this malware will modify existing files in USB and distribute it to the victim's PC.
The infected USB also can secretly submit malware files from the memory stick to the computer. As a result, every other memory stick which is connected with an infected computer it will be exposed to the infection and can be the spreaders of the virus to other computers.
"One of the things that can be caused by malware it is he exploiting his gap in the infected device and publish it. That gap will give an attacker full access over other devices connected to the hardware and software that is already infected and the great resikonnya, "said David Ahm, researchers from Kaspersky Lab.
Unfortunately until now there has not been a code that can neutralize the attack of BadUSB. It happened because the malware creator creates code to be hidden and cannot be wasted from infected devices.
However, there are precautions to avoid this virus that is.
Make sure the USB device that wants to connect with computer or Laptop you are trusted. Do not connect USB flasdisk sebarangan.
Avoid using USB second-hand or even the granting of an exhibition event or other events, because it potentially will spread to your computer.
Don't let the computer or other mobile device you open without supervision. Because the virus has BadUSB properties is not displayed and hidden in the USB. In addition to traditional antivirus technology cannot examine the files being run in USB.
The anticipation for a while this is the best way to avoid virus attacks BadUSB. Because the researchers were trying to get a way to neutralize a USB device already stricken with the virus BadUSB.
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The virus "BadUSB" still no antidote to his
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