USB Type-C Authentication Program Launched To Protect Devices Against Hardware Attacks
Today, the USB Implementers Forum officially launched theUSB Type-C Authentication Programto set a standard for type-C USB device for improved security. Presently, there is no standard to determine the authenticity of USB Type-C connectors, and this poses a challenge for system administrators; they have to take additional measures to prevent the exploitation of USB ports. At the moment, anyone can add hardware components in the USB cable fordisabling the unused portsand running malicious activities in the background....