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Security Flaws in Wireless Mouse / KeyboardBus Jack / Mouse jack1Saurav SinhaMob- 9934180340

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ContentIntroductionMouseJackWorkingCan this be Successful ?PreventionsConclusionReferences2

IntroductionNowadays Many people prefer using wireless mice and keyboard to make their work and play easier by avoiding the cables and wires.

But, what about the wireless signals that your mouse uses?

Each and Every device has some security issues, even with the best brands of the world. 3Including Popular Brands like - Dell, HP, Logitech and many more

New Hack, known as MouseJackThe researchers have found a flaw in the way many popular brands and their receivers transmit data between the computer and mouse. Their way of handling encryption could leave billions of computers vulnerable to hacking.

Performed by the security firm Bastille Networks, shows that your wireless mouse and keyboards are not completely safe. Exploiting the weaklyencrypted wireless signals, the researchers were able to take control of a computer from up to 300 feet away.

Researchers at Bastille Networks showed how to hack a PC by hijacking wireless mice and keyboards. (In Next Slide)

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WorkingAttacker needs to identify Victims Mouse / Keyboard6

Attackers Identifying a Victims Mouse / Keyboard

Fake Pairing Request7

Attacker Force-Pairing a fake keyboard / mouse with the Victims dongle

Installing Malware or a Rootkit8

Attackers Injecting Keystrokes into the Victims Dongle

Can this Be Successful ?AdvantagesHacker can use the target computer as if he was in front of it with full control

All computers trust their keyboards because humans use keyboards, so taking over a keyboard is kind of like the ultimate hackDisadvantagesNot an easy attack to pull off.

Hacker needs to be close to the target and He / She can targets one person at a time.

Attacker should be close enough to see the screen to do some considerable amount of harm9

To prevent your data from being accessed using this MouseJack.

Unplug the receiver from the your PC when not using.

Otherwise, Just lock your system when not using.

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ConclusionsNothing is safe in this world

Your carelessness will lead your data loss and void your privacy.

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References

MOUSEJACK.COM

BASTILLE.NET

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13Thank You