Seven Deadliest USB Attacks

Seven Deadliest USB Attacks

ISBN-10:
1597495530
ISBN-13:
9781597495530
Pub. Date:
04/22/2010
Publisher:
Elsevier Science
ISBN-10:
1597495530
ISBN-13:
9781597495530
Pub. Date:
04/22/2010
Publisher:
Elsevier Science
Seven Deadliest USB Attacks

Seven Deadliest USB Attacks

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Overview

Seven Deadliest USB Attacks provides a comprehensive view of the most serious types of Universal Serial Bus (USB) attacks. While the book focuses on Windows systems, Mac, Linux, and UNIX systems are equally susceptible to similar attacks. If you need to keep up with the latest hacks, attacks, and exploits effecting USB technology, then this book is for you. This book pinpoints the most dangerous hacks and exploits specific to USB, laying out the anatomy of these attacks including how to make your system more secure. You will discover the best ways to defend against these vicious hacks with step-by-step instruction and learn techniques to make your computer and network impenetrable. The attacks outlined in this book are intended for individuals with moderate Microsoft Windows proficiency.

The book provides the tools, tricks, and detailed instructions necessary to reconstruct and mitigate these activities while peering into the risks and future aspects surrounding the respective technologies. There are seven chapters that cover the following: USB Hacksaw; the USB Switchblade; viruses and malicious codes; USB-based heap overflow; the evolution of forensics in computer security; pod slurping; and the human element of security, including the risks, rewards, and controversy surrounding social-engineering engagements.

This book was written to target a vast audience including students, technical staff, business leaders, or anyone seeking to understand fully the removable-media risk for Windows systems. It will be a valuable resource for information security professionals of all levels, as well as web application developers and recreational hackers.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781597495530
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication date: 04/22/2010
Series: Seven Deadliest Attacks
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Brian Anderson started his security career as a USMC Military Police officer. During his tour in the USMC Brian also served as an instructor for weapons marksmanship, urban combat, building entry techniques and less than lethal munitions. He also took part in the Somalia humanitarian efforts and several training engagements in the Middle East.

Brian’s technical experience began when he joined EDS where he became part of a leveraged team and specialized in infrastructure problem resolution, disaster recovery and design and security. His career progression was swift carrying him through security engineering and into architecture where he earned a lead role. Brian was a key participant in many high level security projects driven by HIPAA, PCI, SOX, FIPS and other regulatory compliance which included infrastructure dependent services, multi-tenant directories, IdM, RBAC, SSO, WLAN, full disk and removable media encryption, leveraged perimeter design and strategy. He has earned multiple certifications for client, server and network technologies. Brian has written numerous viewpoint and whitepapers for current and emerging technologies and is a sought out expert on matters of security, privacy and penetration testing. Brian is an avid security researcher with expertise in reverse engineering focusing on vulnerabilities and exploits and advising clients on proper remediation.

Barbara Anderson has worked in the information technology industry as a network and server security professional for over eleven years. During that time, she has been acting as a senior network security engineer who provides consulting and support for all aspects of network and security design. Barbara comes from a strong network security background and has extensive experience in enterprise design, implementation and life-cycle management.

Barbara proudly served her country for over four years in the United States Air force and has enjoyed successful positions at EDS, SMU, Fujitsu, ACS and Fishnet Security. These experiences and interactions have allowed her to become an expert in enterprise security, product deployment and training.

Table of Contents

About the Authors ix

Introduction xi

Chapter 1 USB Hacksaw 1

Sharing Away your Future 2

Anatomy of the Attack 5

Universal Serial Bus 5

U3 and Flash Drive CD-ROM Emulation 5

Inside the Hacksaw Attack 6

Hacksaw Removal 17

What is the Big Deal? 17

Regulators, Mount Up 18

Evolution of the Portable Platform 20

Portable Platforms 20

Hacksaw Development 22

Defending against This Attack 23

Summary 26

Endnotes 26

Chapter 2 USB Switchblade 27

Passing Grades 28

Inside the Switchblade 31

Switchblade Tool Summaries 32

Switchblade Assembly 38

Why Should I Care? 51

Evolving Aspects 52

Privilege Elevation 54

Defensive Techniques 54

System Execution Prevention and USB Antidote 55

Biometrics and Token Security 57

Password Protection Practices 57

Windows Group Policy Options 60

Browser Settings and Screen Savers 61

Summary 63

Chapter 3 USB-Based Virus/Malicious Code Launch 65

Invasive Species among Us 66

An Uncomfortable Presentation 67

Anatomy of the Attack 69

Malicious Code Methodologies 69

Autorun 74

How to Recreate the Attack 79

Evolution of the Attack 85

Why all the Fuss? 88

Botnets 88

Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks 88

E-mail Spamming 88

Infecting New Hosts 89

Identity Theft 89

Transporting Illegal Software 89

Google AdSense and Advertisement Add-On Abuse 89

Defending against this Attack 90

Antimalware 92

Summary 96

Endnotes 96

Chapter 4 USB Device Overflow 97

Overflow Overview 97

Analyzing this Attack 99

Device Drivers 99

Going with the Overflow 100

USB Development and the Hole in the Heap 103

Ever-Present Exposures 105

Overflow Outlook 106

Defensive Strategies 107

Drivers 107

Physical Protection Mechanisms 114

Summary 115

Endnote 116

Chapter 5 RAM dump 117

Gadgets Gone Astray 118

Digital Forensic Acquisition Examination 118

Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor or Detect and Eliminate Computer-Assisted Forensics? 119

Memory Gatherings 120

Reconstructing the Attack 122

Mind your Memory 133

Advancements in Memory Analysis 136

ManTech DD 136

Additional Analysis Tools 140

Future Memories 141

The Room with an Evil View 141

Hindering the Gatherers 143

Security Framework, Programs, and Governance 143

Trackers and Remote Management 145

BIOS Features 147

Trustless Execution Technology and Module Platform 148

Enhancing the Encryption Experience 149

BitLocker and TrueCrypt 150

Summary 151

Endnotes 151

Chapter 6 Pod Slurping 153

Attack of the Data Snatchers 154

Anatomy of a Slurp 155

How to Recreate the Attack 156

Risky Business 157

Pod Proliferation 158

Advancements in This Attack 159

Breaking Out of Jobs' Jail 160

Mitigating Measures 170

Put your Clients on a Data Diet 170

Hijacking an iPhone 173

Summary 175

Endnotes 176

Chapter 7 Social Engineering and USB come Together for a Brutal Attack 177

Brain Games 178

Hacking the Wetware 179

Reverse Social Engineering 179

Penetration of a Vulnerable Kind 180

Elevated Hazards 204

Legitimate Social Engineering Concerns 205

Generations of Influences 206

USB Multipass 208

Thwarting These Behaviors 208

Security Awareness and Training 208

Behavioral Biometrics 210

Windows Enhancements 211

Summary 216

Overview 216

Endnotes 217

Index 219

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