> ---------------------------------------- > From: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tue Dec 09 07:44:55 CET 2014 > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Tails-support] usb firmware malware, how to check for this and > what can it do on tails? > > > I read somewhere that there are usb's with physical write-lock switches on > them so even if you plugged it into an infected computer as long as the usb > was locked it couldnt bypass it. I dont know what the specific feature > is > called and havent seen it on any usb's lately.
Such USB flash drives with physical write-lock switches are available for sale in China. Unless you are physically present in China and you buy it in person, I would not advise you to buy it using mail order. During delivery of your order by a courier service such as postal service, DHL or FedEx, anyone could intercept the package and install malware on your USB flash drives. Edward Snowden revealed it in his documents. ----------------------------------------------------- Mail.be, WebMail and Virtual Office http://www.mail.be _______________________________________________ tails-support mailing list [email protected] https://mailman.boum.org/listinfo/tails-support To unsubscribe from this list, send an empty email to [email protected].
