Information communications technology systems are facing an increasing number of cyber
security threats, the majority of which are originated by insiders. As insiders reside behind …

Malicious peripherals designed to attack their host computers are a growing problem.
Inexpensive and powerful peripherals that attach to plug-and-play buses have made such …

Although many users are aware of the threats that malware pose, users are unaware that
malware can infect peripheral devices. Many embedded devices support firmware update …

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the most prominent interface for connecting peripheral
devices to computers. USB-connected input devices, such as keyboards, card-swipers and …

Consumer electronics and embedded devices often allow the installation of applications and
firmware upgrades from user-provided mass-storage devices. To protect the integrity of …

Cyberattacks exploiting Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces may have a high impact on
individual and corporate systems. The BadUSB is an attack where a USB device's firmware …

Modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems which are used by the
electric utility industry to monitor and control electric power generation, transmission and …

The threats posed by malicious Human Interface Devices (HID) have greater potential for
harm owing to the inherent trust given to them by the respective Operating Systems (OS) …

Operating a computer to perform everyday tasks is sure to require input devices. The
common human interface devices for operating a computer are mouse and keyboard. It …

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are used to control and monitor
critical national infrastructure functions like electricity, gas, water and railways. Field devices …