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October 8, 2023 at 12:47 PM
Oblivion99

Modify adapter / USB stick for “hidden” connection

by Oblivion99 . Updated 2 years, 7 months ago

Dear all

When using a BLUETOOTH or CELLULAR or WIFI adapter / USB stick.

Is it then possible to modify the adapter / USB stick so that:

1.
The adapter / USB stick is hidden from Windows?
The adapter / USB stick doesn’t appear in Device Manager in Windows?

2.
The adapter / USB stick gives the computer “hidden” internet connection – while also there is no internet in Windows / in Windows the computer is offline?

3.
The adapter / USB stick gives the computer “hidden” Bluetooth connection – while also there is no Bluetooth connection in Windows?

4.
What level of skill is required?
Only the manufacturer?
NSA?
Someone trained / skilled?

5.
What would it require?
Some kind of malware on the USB stick?
Change the firmware?
Change the whole USB stick, circuit board etc.?

Thank you

Best regards

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