Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11 for Windows

Enabling and disabling BadUSB Attack Prevention

April 11, 2023

ID 138434

USB devices identified by the operating system as keyboards and connected to the computer before installation of the BadUSB Attack Prevention component are considered authorized after installation of the component.

To enable or disable BadUSB Attack Prevention:

  1. In the lower part of the main application window, click the icon_settings button.
  2. In the application settings window, select ProtectionEssential Threat ProtectionBadUSB Attack Prevention.
  3. Use the BadUSB Attack Prevention toggle to enable or disable the component.
  4. Save your changes.

As a result, if BadUSB Attack Prevention is enabled, Kaspersky Endpoint Security requires authorization of a connected USB device identified as a keyboard by the operating system. The user cannot use an unauthorized keyboard until it is authorized.

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