How to Avoid an Evil-Maid Attack | Total Security
Protect Your Business Computers From Unauthorized Physical Access. An Evil-Maid attack is the most primitive type of attack there is, but it is also one of the most unpleasant. Watching out for her prey (a device left unattended), the "malicious maid" tries to steal confidential information or install spyware or a remote access tool to enter the corporate network. This article will show you how to protect yourself from intruders. Classic Example In December 2007, a delegation from the US Department of Commerce visited Beijing to discuss the common strategy to be adopted to combat piracy. However, when he returned to the United States, the secretary's laptop had spyware that could only be installed by someone who had physical access to the device. The owner of the laptop said he never left the device throughout negotiations and only left it in his (safe) hotel room during meal times on the ground floor. In theory, a professional only needs 3-4 minutes to infect a device,...