It’s Just A USB Cable
What could go wrong?
This article at Tom’s Hardware discusses the inner workings of the O. MG USB C cable, pictured below. While this wasn’t designed for sale to unscrupulous hackers you know they will get the cables or make their own now that it has been shown to work.
The O.MG Elite USB-C cable has several features that could allow anyone controlling it to take over any device plugged into it. Some of its features include keystroke injection, mouse injection, geo-fencing, keylogging, and more.
You just never know where the attack will come from. Imagine an employee buying a “cheap cable” so they can charge their device at work. Stay vigilant.
Source: Morales J. USB-C cable CT scan reveals sinister active electronics — O.MG pen testing cable contains a hidden antenna and another die embedded in the microcontroller. Tom’s Hardware. Published December 5, 2024. Accessed December 6, 2024. https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/o-mg-usb-c-cable-ct-scan-reveals-sinister-active-electronics-contains-a-hidden-antenna-and-another-die-embedded-in-the-microcontroller