On Tue, Nov 26, 2019 at 10:01:01PM +0100, Thomas Schmitt wrote: > Hi, > > tomas@tuxteam.de wrote: > > That's extremely difficult to test: imagine the thing programmed to get > > only active during full-moon and behave otherwise as a normal stick? > > A more exotic proposal: > Become good friend with a veterinarian for small animals and use the > X-ray machine. > https://www.minxray.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/custom.jpg This would help with the "physical layer" thing: you'd probably be able to discern a nasty capacitor bank, if you know what you're looking for. If you think you could also see modified firmware, I know of a few people who would like to talk to you ;-D > (I would propose a larger safety distance. The suspect is not supposed > to flee.) Hm. *If* it flees, I'd advice to let it... > I forwarded "[1]" already. Impressive device. Indeed. > I wonder whether there are already modified UPSes which serve as power > surge filters for USB devices. Nowadays I guess you could put together a credible surge protection with the aid of those newfangled SiC MOSFETS they use in electrical vehicles. They can take quite a punch. As usual, veering off-topic... > Have a nice day :) Thanks, same to you :-) cheers -- tomás
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