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> We are talking about spaces that are crawling with security and surveillance For some of these outlets, you need a screwdriver, a compromised replacement out
by dehrmann 4y ago
> We are talking about spaces that are crawling with security and surveillance
For some of these outlets, you need a screwdriver, a compromised replacement outlet, and 30 seconds. Maybe a friend and some luggage to block cameras.
I have no knowledge into the internal workings of airport security, but I doubt this is a threat they're worried about or looking for. No amount of cameras help with that.
- rocqua 4y agoExactly. It's not like it would take compromising the vendor, or the service contract. The install can be a simple and quick swap. The infeasiblity mostly seems targeting and monitization. You have no clue who or what will plug in, so it's barely useful for directed attacks. And actually getting value (intel or money) when all you know to expect is "a smartphone will connect" is quite hard.
- dehrmann 4y agoUnlike a skimmer on an ATM.