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		ajross 10 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I-cant-believe-its-not-webusb: Hacking around lack... Uh... you can't "flash firmware" via USB HID. WebUSB in fact does not allow raw access to arbitrary devices, it works with specific defined protocols.

tetris11 10 months ago [–]

Sorry, you're right. I guess it allows you to just change settings. Still, its unclear what those settings constitute, and how easily a keylogger could be embedded there.

ajross 10 months ago | [–]

QMK is open source keyboard firmware. Obviously yes, you can install a keylogger. You can't download one via a web app.

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