In the case of USB smart card readers, the attacker can use the middleware software provided by the smart card manufacturer to perform operations with the victim’s card as if it was attached to ...

Microsoft Usbccid Smartcard Reader is an easy-to-install device that is used to connect a smart card with a computer via a USB protocol namely, CCID or chip card interface device.

A team of researchers have created a proof-of-concept piece of malware that can give attackers control of USB smart card readers attached to an infected Windows computer over the Internet.