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0 pointsleonroy7y ago0 comments

> 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...

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Sholmesy7y ago· 2 in thread

Disable the USB controller?

megous7y ago

It's necessary to negotiate the power requirements.

Sholmesy7y ago

I did not know this, that is interesting.

As in, the OS driver for the USB controller? Feels like a lot.

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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.

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