are USB floppies toxic?

Georgi Guninski guninski at guninski.com
Mon Nov 3 08:30:52 PST 2014


On Sun, Nov 02, 2014 at 08:32:51PM -0500, dan at geer.org wrote:
> With respect to
> 
> > More generally, search for "charge only usb cable" ...
> 
> at the other end of the spectrum, more or less, see the following.
> 

I couldn't read the quoted text in my browsers.

Do they offer moneyback guarantee?

Do they offer the protection their device isn't
infected by unknown, well,  vectors/surfaces/curves/groups/etc.?

-- 
10x



> --dan
> 
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> 
> kapricasecurity.com/skorpion
> 
> Being secure is as easy as charging your phone.
> 
> Simply connect your Android device to the Skorpion charger and it will be
> scanned for malware, viruses, and malicious rootkits while it charges.
> 
>      * Cutting edge security
>        Ensure mobile device integrity with Kaprica's leading edge
>        innovation. Nation-state quality technology can now be yours.
> 
>      * Clear scan results
>        LED indicator lights let you know if risks have been detected or if
>        your device is clean. A green light means no problems - a red one
>        means trouble.
> 
>      * Part of your daily routine
>        Scan whenever you need to charge - no hassle of extra steps or
>        additional software. High level technology at your fingertips.
> 
> How does it work?
> 
> The Kaprica charger is a three-step system that happens automatically without
> any user interaction.
> 
>      * 01 Quick Scan
>        In as little as 2 minutes you'll know if your mobile device has
>        been infected with malware.
> 
>      * 02 Deep Scan
>        In as little as 6 minutes, a deep scan reveals malicious changes to
>        your OS.
> 
>      * 03 Report Scan Results
>        Our web interface quickly and quietly identifies and reports on any
>        malicious content and the cleanliness of your mobile device.
> 
> Extensive reporting and interactive dashboard for enterprise-level IT
> administrators.
> 
> Data collected by the Skorpion charger is sent back to Kaprica's servers and
> clearly displayed in the administrative dashboard.



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