Intel Skylake and Kaby Lake systems are vulnerable to a USB debugging exploit
Intel Skylake and Kaby Lake systems are vulnerable to a USB debugging exploit
  This mechanism can be used on a hacked system regardless of the OS installed. The DCI can be used on any system with Intel U-series processor
  An attacker could change the BIOS configuration (for example, by using a Flash memory programmer) when they have physical access to the equipment during manufacturing, storage or usage.  Some BIOSs do not block the DCI configuration which is why there is the possibility of turning on the DCI,
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This vulnerability can lead to a whole new range of “BadUSB” style attacks, not only being usable to corrupt systems but to infect them with Malware, spying tools and a seemingly limitless amount of other unwanted malware.Â
Thankfully this vulnerability has already been reported to Intel, though at this time this exploit leaves all systems with Intel U-series CPUs vulnerable, regardless of the OS or software used.
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You can join the discussion on Intel’s U-Series CPU vulnerability on the OC3D Forums. Find all of the latest PC hardware and gaming news on the OC3D Homepage.Â
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Intel Skylake and Kaby Lake systems are vulnerable to a USB debugging exploit
  This mechanism can be used on a hacked system regardless of the OS installed. The DCI can be used on any system with Intel U-series processor
  An attacker could change the BIOS configuration (for example, by using a Flash memory programmer) when they have physical access to the equipment during manufacturing, storage or usage.  Some BIOSs do not block the DCI configuration which is why there is the possibility of turning on the DCI,
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This vulnerability can lead to a whole new range of “BadUSB” style attacks, not only being usable to corrupt systems but to infect them with Malware, spying tools and a seemingly limitless amount of other unwanted malware.Â
Thankfully this vulnerability has already been reported to Intel, though at this time this exploit leaves all systems with Intel U-series CPUs vulnerable, regardless of the OS or software used.
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You can join the discussion on Intel’s U-Series CPU vulnerability on the OC3D Forums. Find all of the latest PC hardware and gaming news on the OC3D Homepage.Â
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