On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 10:54:50 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote: > The issue is with foreign USB devices such as flash drives not your own > keyboard although some keyboards feature re-programmable firmware (ex: > crapple) which is pretty dangerous, it has never been done AFAIK but > theoretically a virus could re install itself via this method to survive > an OS wipe. > > Improved security means more than one sys-usb, one for input devices and > another for flash drives. > > Ylu would get another USB card on a desktop for flash drives or w/e, > quality laptops usually have two controllers and if they don't you can > use an expresscard device. > > FYI: > Unicomp's Model M mechanical keyboards are secure, the only way to > reprogram the firmware is to solder in a new ROM chip. they are also a > dream to type on and made in america - very high quality user > replaceable wires drain holes and they will last at least 20 years. I > have had my one for 10 years and it still looks great worth the price > for sure.
right yes exactly, was just thinking this. thats the main issue, like getting a virus in the retail from the factory hp driver disks years ago lol. Who knows if you get a bad usb mouse or kb with virus. whether its made in china or made in america nowadays i'm not sure whats more risky though lol. wow those kb's are expensive. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "qubes-users" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/qubes-users/07efea7a-f362-4a7e-9c3c-40346f4a9d7c%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
