Cybersecurity experts have been warning us for years about using USB devices. We look at how an ordinary USB-powered device can be easily weaponized. - cybersecurity infosec
Safety Warning: Do not try these modifications on your USB devices if you do not know what you are doing. You could damage your computer! This example is for educational purposes to illustrate how this exploit works.I am not sure exactly where this fan came from, but I think that proves the point. Let's open the fan’s case and see what we need to do.
The cable that this fan uses has two wires that provide power to the fan. This cable will not work for us because we need two additional wires that can carry data. Reaching into our box of USB cables, we find a USB data cable that meets our needs. Cut off the end opposite the USB A side, splice the cable, and remove the foil wrapper up to the side you strip.Now we are ready to start assembling our BadUSB fan.
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