Is it possible to proxy USB and disconnect when a certain sequence is intercepted before it is (fully) passed to the real USB device?

Let’s assume:

I have a piece of software (with a webUI) that has access to a USB device.
The software itself can’t be changed.
The software has the ability to perform a firmware flash on the USB device, also remotely when uploaded through… Continue reading Is it possible to proxy USB and disconnect when a certain sequence is intercepted before it is (fully) passed to the real USB device?

How can I block localhost access from other computers on the same local network?

I have an offline app that serves a localhost server while it is running. Other computers on the same local network can access this server through 192.168.x.xxx
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I want to block them from accessing this localhost server. I am thinking of … Continue reading How can I block localhost access from other computers on the same local network?