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.

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