Kaspersky boosts embedded systems protection against BadUSB and offline meddling attacks - Lifestyle & Tech
Kaspersky has updated its Embedded Systems Security solution with Full Disk Encryption management for Windows and BadUSB protection for Linux-based platforms.
The latest update to Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security brings Full Disk Encryption management for Windows and introduces BadUSB protection for Linux-based platforms. In the world of ATMs, retail terminals, ticket machines, and specialized smart medical devices, malicious actors don't need to penetrate a corporate network remotely—physical access lasting only a few seconds can result in devastating consequences.
According to a global poll, one in ten companies experienced attacks via pluggable devices last year—a threat vector uniquely critical for embedded systems. The highest incident rates for these threats are currently found among government, defense, education, and healthcare organizations.
Offline meddling prevention
By integrating Windows BitLocker management, Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security enables security teams to centrally enforce full-disk encryption alongside other security controls. Beyond protecting locally stored data, properly configured disk encryption helps prevent attackers with physical access from modifying the system drive while the device is offline—for example, to plant malicious software designed to interfere with future transactions.
Rogue peripheral neutralization
The update introduces BadUSB protection specifically optimized for Linux environments. The technology detects rogue USB peripherals that masquerade as standard Human Interface Devices (HID), such as keyboards or mice. Once a malicious USB device attempts to mirror an authorized input peripheral, KESS intercepts it, preventing disruptive impacts including keylogging, malicious data input and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks engineered to disrupt local systems.
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