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BadUSB Attack Explained: From Principles to Practice and Defense
published on 2025-05-25 05:18:20 UTC by /u/repoogContent:
In this post, I break down how the BadUSB attack works—starting from its origin at Black Hat 2014 to a hands-on implementation using an Arduino UNO and custom HID firmware. The attack exploits the USB protocol's lack of strict device type enforcement, allowing a USB stick to masquerade as a keyboard and inject malicious commands without user interaction.
The write-up covers:
- How USB device firmware can be repurposed for attacks
- Step-by-step guide to converting an Arduino UNO into a BadUSB device
- Payload code that launches a browser and navigates to a target URL
- Firmware flashing using Atmel’s Flip tool
- Real-world defense strategies including Group Policy restrictions and endpoint protection
If you're interested in hardware-based attack vectors, HID spoofing, or defending against stealthy USB threats, this deep-dive might be useful.
Demo video: https://youtu.be/xE9liN19m7o?si=OMcjSC1xjqs-53Vd
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Published: 2025 05 25 05:18:20
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Category: Cyber Security
Topic: Cyber Security
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