Turning USB peripherals into BadUSB (opens in new tab)

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7 pointsaus_11y ago3 comments

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mooism211y ago· 2 in thread

Why are USB controllers reprogrammable?

Is it in the standard? (Why?)

Or is it cheaper somehow?

To turn one device type into another, USB controller chips in peripherals need to be reprogrammed.

edit: usb-rubber-ducky also comes to mind.

tim33311y ago

Usually they are not. It's more expensive.

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