Kaspersky Boosts Embedded Systems Protection Against BadUSB and Offline Meddling Attacks - Brand Icon Image
Kaspersky has updated its Embedded Systems Security solution with Full Disk Encryption management for Windows and BadUSB protection for Linux platforms.
In environments where devices operate independently of corporate networks, physical access poses significant risks. According to a Kaspersky study, one in ten companies experienced attacks via pluggable devices last year, with government, defense, education, and healthcare organizations facing the highest incident rates.
Offline Meddling Prevention
The integration of Windows BitLocker management enables security teams to enforce full-disk encryption centrally. This protection extends beyond data storage, preventing attackers with physical access from modifying system drives while devices are offline, such as planting malicious software to interfere with future transactions.
Rogue Peripheral Neutralization
The update introduces BadUSB protection specifically for Linux environments, detecting malicious USB devices that mimic standard Human Interface Devices like keyboards or mice. When such devices attempt to mirror authorized peripherals, the system intercepts them, preventing keylogging, malicious data input, and Denial of Service attacks.
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