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Re: Security with USB Devices
From: "soccer4net () netzero com" <soccer4net () netzero com>
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 21:34:16 GMT
This is true. Any user can install a natively supported device, or any one where the driver is preinstalled. The purpose of the "Load and unload device drivers" right given to Admins is to prevent the introduction of unstable/malicious drivers to the system, not adding of a new hardware. ______________________________________________________________________ Surfing so fast you won't believe it's not broadband! Try NetZero HiSpeed 3G. Visit http://www.netzero.com to sign up today! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FREE WHITE PAPER - Wireless LAN Security: What Hackers Know That You Don't Learn the hacker's secrets that compromise wireless LANs. Secure your WLAN by understanding these threats, available hacking tools and proven countermeasures. Defend your WLAN against man-in-the-Middle attacks and session hijacking, denial-of-service, rogue access points, identity thefts and MAC spoofing. Request your complimentary white paper at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/AirDefense_pen-test_050801 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- Re: Security with USB Devices H D Moore (Aug 02)
- Re: Security with USB Devices Kurt Buff (Aug 03)
- Re: Security with USB Devices J. Theriault (Aug 04)
- Re: Security with USB Devices xyberpix (Aug 06)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- RE: Security with USB Devices Alan Davies (Aug 04)
- Re: Security with USB Devices Jeff Shawgo (Aug 05)
- Re: Security with USB Devices Thor (Hammer of God) (Aug 06)
- Re: Security with USB Devices soccer4net () netzero com (Aug 06)
- Re: Security with USB Devices Kurt Buff (Aug 03)