Chromebooks to become a little safer from hackers with 'USB Guard' feature

Leaving your Chromebook unattended in a public place will get a little less dangerous soon. 

A new Chrome OS feature, noticed recently by ZDNet, will block access to the USB port while the Chromebook's screen is locked. 

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This will make it harder for someone to install malware by gaining physical access to a locked Chromebook as the system will automatically reject any USB drives, including malicious ones. 

Known as a "Rubber Ducky" attack and often seen on TV (for example, it's prominently used in the final season of Netflix's 'House of Cards'), this type of attack involves connecting a USB drive, which contains self-installing malware, onto a computer to gain unauthorized access.  Read more...

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