O.MG Malicious Cable Detector

Descripción

The O.MG Malicious Cable Detector by Hak5 is designed for authorised security assessments, hardware triage and security education. It analyses the behaviour of a connected USB cable and uses LED activity to indicate signs that the cable is attempting to communicate with or influence a host. It can also block USB data lines, allowing charging while reducing the risk associated with untrusted charging connections.

Key features

• Detects known malicious USB cable behaviour through side-channel power analysis.
• Samples cable activity at up to 200,000 measurements per second.
• LED activity provides a visual indication during cable testing.
• Functions as a USB data blocker for charging-only use.
• Suitable for authorised red-team assessments, cable triage and security training.
• Behaviour can be extended using the six-pin ISP header and Arduino IDE.
• Provides a serial breakout for additional output information.

Technical details

• Manufacturer: Hak5, O.MG product line.
• Input connection: USB-A port.
• Test compatibility: USB-A cables.
• Analysis rate: up to 200,000 samples per second.
• Programming interface: six-pin ISP header.

Compatibility and setup

Power the detector from a standard USB-A port or USB battery, then connect the cable under test to the detector. Do not connect the cable to another device during testing. Arduino IDE support is available for extending its behaviour through the ISP header. No host operating system is required for the basic LED-based test.

Buying in the UK and EU

RedKit Labs is an authorised Hak5 reseller. Prices may be displayed in GBP, EUR or USD, with VAT handled at checkout where applicable. Use the detector only for cables and equipment that you are authorised to assess, and review applicable workplace, product-safety and data-protection requirements before deployment.