THE RASPBERRY PI WAKEUP CALL: WHY ENTERPRISES MUST RETHINK PHYSICAL SECURITY

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A recent Raspberry Pi attack attempt on a French ferry highlights how rogue devices with cellular modems can bypass traditional network monitoring by creating their own internet connection from inside the perimeter. Analysts estimate 50% of enterprises remain vulnerable to similar physical attacks due to unsecured Ethernet ports and inadequate device authentication. Organizations should disable unused ports by default, implement 802.1X authentication, deploy physical layer fingerprinting tools, and monitor for external infrastructure connections when unknown devices appear.