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Social engineering attacks often rely on psychological manipulation, but attackers also use specialized hardware tools to exploit human error. Here are five dangerous devices you should be aware of:
- Bash Bunny – A programmable USB device that emulates a keyboard to execute pre-loaded attack scripts.
- Rubber Ducky – Another malicious USB that injects keystrokes at high speed to bypass security.
- Key Croc – A stealthy keystroke logger that records everything typed on a compromised keyboard.
- Screen Crab – A small device that captures and exfiltrates screen data from a target machine.
- O.MG Cable – A modified USB cable that acts as a hidden attack vector, enabling remote access.
You Should Know: Practical Commands & Defenses
Detecting Malicious USB Devices (Linux)
lsusb # List connected USB devices dmesg | grep -i usb # Check USB connection logs usbguard list-devices # Advanced USB device control (if usbguard is installed)
#### **Blocking Unauthorized USB Storage (Windows)**
reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR /v Start /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f # Disable USB storage
#### **Monitoring Keystroke Loggers (Linux)**
sudo apt install logkeys # Install a keylogger detector sudo logkeys --start # Monitor active keyloggers
#### **Preventing Rubber Ducky Attacks**
- Use USB port blockers in high-security environments.
- Enable USB device whitelisting via Group Policy (Windows) or `udev` rules (Linux).
#### **Detecting Fake Charging Cables**
- Inspect cables for unexpected bulges (hidden electronics).
- Use USB condoms (data-blocking adapters) for public charging.
### **What Undercode Say**
Social engineering tools like the Bash Bunny and O.MG Cable exploit trust in everyday devices. Defenders must:
– Audit USB peripherals regularly.
– Train employees to recognize suspicious hardware.
– Implement device control policies (e.g., disabling auto-run).
**Expected Output:**
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 1d50:60c7 Bash Bunny Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0bda:8152 Realtek USB 10/100/1G/2.5G LAN
**Relevant URLs:**
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Reported By: Antoine Vermande – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
