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Thunderbolt ports can provide direct access to the memory in your laptop… just how hard is it for crooks to do so when you aren’t looking? Continue reading Thunderspy – why turning your computer off is a cool idea!
A slew of seven vulnerabilities identified in the Thunderbolt port allow an attacker with physical access to the device to bypass all security, no matter the platform. It affects all laptops and computers built since 2011. The vulnerabilities, known co… Continue reading Thunderspy Attack Affects all Computers with Thunderbolt Released in the Past Decade
I just read an article about the Thunderspy vulnerabilities.
What I think I understood so for is that with physical access, it is possible to manipulate the memory of the computer via Thunderbolt and that it can also read data from memory… Continue reading Questions about Thunderspy mitigation
If an attacker can get his hands on a Thunderbolt-equipped device for five minutes, he can launch a new data-stealing attack called “Thunderspy.” Continue reading Millions of Thunderbolt-Equipped Devices Open to ‘ThunderSpy’ Attack
USB Type-C itself is just a connector, and it supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode, as well as HDMI Alternate Mode, depending on the manufacturer.
Does this at all mean that if you’re using a DisplayPort or HDMI adapter in yo… Continue reading With a USB Type-C port, can you switch DisplayPort or HDMI Alternate Mode back to USB after using an adapter? [on hold]
Researchers have revealed how malicious Thunderbolt and PCI Express (PCIe) peripherals could be used to compromise computers running macOS, Windows, Linux and FreeBSD. Continue reading Thunderclap: Apple Macs at risk from malicious Thunderbolt peripherals
Many modern computers running Mac, Windows or Linux operating systems are vulnerable to a number of security flaws that could exploit a machine’s connection to its network cards, keyboard, computer charger or other essential peripheral devices, according to research published this week from a team of computer scientists. The vulnerabilities, which require physical access to a computer, are known collectively as “Thunderclap.” They leverage operating system design flaws in what’s known as a Thunderbolt interface, a common piece of hardware that allows outside devices to connect to a machine. Researchers revealed this week at the NDSS 2019 security conference that “all Apple laptops and desktops produced since 2011 are vulnerable, with the exception of the 12-inch MacBacBook. Many laptops, and some desktops, designed to run Windows or Linux produced since 2016 are also affected[.]” The Thunderclap vulnerability could allow an attacker with access to a machine to execute commands at […]
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“Sonic Screwdriver” leveraged a now-patched vulnerability. Continue reading New WikiLeaks dump: The CIA built Thunderbolt exploit, implants to target Macs
For the last decade, Macs have been running a UNIX-ish operating system on x86 processors. They’ve been fantastic developer’s machines, and the MacBook Pro is the de facto standard laptop issued to all developers, all hackathon attendees, and arguably, anyone who does real work with a computer.
This week, Apple unveiled the latest MacBook Pro and provided more evidence Steve Jobs actually knew what he was doing. Fifteen hundred bones will get you a MacBook Pro with a last-gen processor, an Escape key, a headphone jack, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports (with one port required for charging). The next model …read more
Continue reading Apple Sucks Now, Here’s A ThinkPad Buyer’s Guide
Russell explains what Thunderbolt 3 is and where USB Type-C connectors fit into the picture. As the Thunderbolt 3 cables start to roll out, remember to check to verify that they can handle transfer speeds of up to 40 GB/s if you want maximum benefit.
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