Flipper Zero's BadUSB Capabilities Raise Concerns Over Hardware-Based Attacks
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The Flipper Zero can emulate a keyboard and run scripts that do anything a keyboard can, like change wallpapers and get Wi-Fi passwords.
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BadUSB attacks allow the Flipper Zero to quickly send keystrokes to a computer and automate tasks or steal data.
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Scripts exist to troll friends, subscribe someone to YouTube channels, steal browser data, and more malicious activities.
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BadUSB attacks are hard to defend against since USB devices emulate real hardware that computers trust.
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The Flipper Zero demonstrates how insecure some hardware connections are, but also has legitimate uses like quickly setting up computers.