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0 pointsC1sc0cat7y ago0 comments

I have seen in the UK solder used to physically block usb ports on laptops - this was QinetiQ (the bit that remained as civilservants).

Of course they equipped the laptop with a cd burner

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leonroy7y ago

> I have seen in the UK solder used to physically block usb ports on laptops

With devices moving to USB-C for data and charging I wonder how security companies are going to prevent physical access to USB ports...

sametmax7y ago

You'll remove the USB controller from the USB port on the laptop, then provide an adapter that has a USB controller, and plus it to the regular usb cable.

Sholmesy7y ago

Disable the USB controller?

megous7y ago

It's necessary to negotiate the power requirements.

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