Why BusKill?
BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. Checkout this video demonstration:
Your data is your data.
Keep your accounts and encrypted data safe from thieves.
SECURE
BusKill can trigger your laptop to lock, shutdown, or self-destruct if it's physically separated from you.
SIMPLE
BusKill is a hardware USB cable. No flapping bluetooth.
OPEN SOURCE
BusKill is licensed under CC-BY-SA and code is GPLv3.
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Clever idea
Operational security, or opsec, is key if you're using crypto exchanges. This new trick can make you a bit safer in a crowded cafe.
Incredibly useful for security critical laptops.
very practical idea using a USB drive and some udev rules to trigger a lockdown.
smart and simple method of adding a layer of physical protection when using your laptop in a public place.
This is brilliant and I can't believe it hasn't been invented and marketed yet.
Esta é uma forma simples e muito interessante de garantir a segurança fÃsica
Who benefits from BusKill?
Travelers
BusKill can provide travelers peace-of-mind when logged into their bank account or social media from a café in Paris.
Crypto Traders
Have a crypto wallet? BusKill can keep your coins safe while trading OTC. Or if you just day trade on an exchange from a coworking hot desk.
Journalists
Are you a journalist operating in an oppressive regime? BusKill can keep your documents and their sources safe if you’re targeted by the political police.
Activists
Businesses
Military/Intelligence
FAQ
No. Even if an exact replica was inserted, BusKill will still be triggered if it's disconnected.
That's good! But it won't protect you if a thief snatch-and-runs with your laptop after you've authenticated.
The only way to defend against this sort of attack is by using a Dead Man Switch to detect that you've been replaced at the helm, such as BusKill.
Using a radio-based Dead Man Switch introduces complexity, delays, and an increased vector of attack. BusKill is a simple hardware kill cord and is therefore more secure than any wireless solution.
All of the BusKill Project’s content (including this documentation) is dual-licensed. All code is GPLv3 and all other content is CC-BY-SA. For licensing information, see our documentation
Hardware and software sources can be found on our GitHub
We recorded a demo of the BusKill cable triggering a lockscreen on three platforms here
We appreciate your skepticism 🙂 You can read our detailed write-up and forensic analysis on the LUKS Header Shredder here
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