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I'm having trouble remembering what they're called, but I do remember reading about these. I saw a demonstration where they slightly pulled at the desktop power
by Eldt 3y ago
I'm having trouble remembering what they're called, but I do remember reading about these. I saw a demonstration where they slightly pulled at the desktop power plug in order to hook a thin device around the plug connectors to provide power, and then they could transport the desktop around.
- kl4m 3y agoIt becomes way more straightforward if it's a server with redundant power supplies.
- tuetuopay 3y agoActually not because a server with multiple PSUs definitely knows when one loses power. It’s made to raise alerts about a power rail failing. So this makes it harder because you need to keep power on both to not raise any alarm
- rwmj 3y agoFor laptops, law enforcement use "mouse jigglers" to prevent screen locks and laptops going to sleep, which I guess is similar. Random article: https://www.electronicproducts.com/what-is-a-mouse-jiggler-and-why-does-the-fbi-use-it-when-seizing-computers/ https://www.electronicproducts.com/what-is-a-mouse-jiggler-a...