Re:The ransomware surge
by a1369209993 on Saturday May 01, 2021 @01:07AM
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> We all have outlets, which limit the amount of power they will supply, and some even check to make sure it isn't supplied through us, or into a system that has arcing issues.
Not that you don't have a point, but outlet safety measures only address accidental failures. A malicous device is perfectly capable of storing power in a battery or capacitor to exceed instantaneous power limits, or running at 12 amps (out of 15A fuses) 24/7 to pull much more power than you expect over time, or electrocuting you taser-style even if it doesn't have a high-current ground path. So while the safety features are useful, they're not particularly relevant to security.
The wallet example is pretty good, though, as is your actual point.
Not that you don't have a point, but outlet safety measures only address accidental failures. A malicous device is perfectly capable of storing power in a battery or capacitor to exceed instantaneous power limits, or running at 12 amps (out of 15A fuses) 24/7 to pull much more power than you expect over time, or electrocuting you taser-style even if it doesn't have a high-current ground path. So while the safety features are useful, they're not particularly relevant to security.
The wallet example is pretty good, though, as is your actual point.