Do you protect your USB port? (github.com)

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...by physically removing a port (who would do that) or using the software?

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[-] ell1e@leminal.space 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I think to be fully safe, you would have to get prompted for any type of USB device including a mouse and keyboard. At least I think that's the idea of USBGuard.

[-] xvertigox@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Ah, that makes sense, cheers.

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