Chromebooks to become a little safer from hackers with 'USB Guard' feature

Leaving your Chromebook unattended in a public place will get a little less dangerous soon. 

A new Chrome OS feature, noticed recently by ZDNet, will block access to the USB port while the Chromebook's screen is locked. 

This will make it harder for someone to install malware by gaining physical access to a locked Chromebook as the system will automatically reject any USB drives, including malicious ones. 

Known as a "Rubber Ducky" attack and often seen on TV (for example, it's prominently used in the final season of Netflix's 'House of Cards'), this type of attack involves connecting a USB drive, which contains self-installing malware, onto a computer to gain unauthorized access.  Read more...