USBKill

USBKill Office Equipment Test Results

The latest USBKill V4 Pro device has a full suite of accessories that allow rapid testing of a variety electronics: VGA Ports, DisplayPorts, HDMI Ports, USB-A Cables, Printer Cables, and more.
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Product

BenQ Monitor

Test Date

2020 October 15

Description

We tested against a "generic" monitor to demonstrate the use of the USBKill DisplayPort adapter. Because the USBKill V4 has an internal battery, it does not need power from a host device. This evolution means that potentially any device with an input port is vulnerable. As we can see from the test, the monitor was immediately disabled. See the full test video 🠖

  • Tested Model

    BenQ DisplayPort

  • Tested With

    USBKill V4 Pro (DisplayPort Adaptor)

  • Result

    Vulnerable

Product

USB Memory Stick

Test Date

2020 December 3

Description

Using the USBKill V4's internal battery and USB-A Female/Female adapter, we can demonstrate that almost any device with a USB Interface can be vulnerable to USB Power Surge Attacks.

In this instance, the USBKill could be used for to wipe sensitive data in case of emergency. See the full test video 🠖

  • Tested Model

    Sandisk Various Models

  • Tested With

    USBKill V4 Pro (USB-A-to-A Adaptor)

  • Result

    Vulnerable

Product

Logitech Mouse

Test Date

2020 October 15

Description

We tested against a "generic" mouse to demonstrate the use of the USBKill USB A to A adapter. Because the USBKill V4 has an internal battery, it does not need power from a host device. This evolution means that potentially all USB devices are vulnerable. As we can see from the test, the mouse was immediately disabled. See the full test video 🠖

  • Tested Model

    Logitech G300S

  • Tested With

    USBKill V4 Pro (USB-A-to-A Adaptor)

  • Result

    Vulnerable