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Wireless Peripheral Devices - Security Risk,

Exploits and Remediation

This article covers the importance of Wireless Peripheral Device Security, the risks involved, and
ways to remediate the security exploits.

By Prathibha Muraleedhara and Akhilesh Bhangepatil

Abstract

The advancement of technology has led to an increase in cybercrimes. Any potential threat to user
computers is worth investigating. One such threat could be through peripheral devices like mice and
keyboards that are connected to the computers. Cybercriminals can capture keystrokes by intercepting
the traffic between these peripheral devices and the computer. Just by using a $20 USB dongle, they can
inject keystrokes and remotely type in malicious commands on the victim’s laptop. Using specially crafted
commands the attackers can potentially take over full control of the target laptop. This article intends to
create awareness about security exploits through peripheral devices and ways to prevent these attacks.

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