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As a writer who just included a plot device of providing a loaded USB flash drive as temptation for a target to pick up and plug into their computer and deliver
by 6stringmerc 10y ago
As a writer who just included a plot device of providing a loaded USB flash drive as temptation for a target to pick up and plug into their computer and deliver a payload, I'm exceptionally pleased this device reaffirms the risk of malware being deployed by way of USB ports. From time to time it's hard as a writer to try and pick tech and things that hopefully won't sound dated, or if they eventually do, will at least fit within a specific story's time-place-world-setting.
- JoeAltmaier 10y agoIsn't how certain uranium refinement centrifuges were compromised? USB drives entering a building contrary to security rules.
- 6stringmerc 10y agoI think I recall seeing that one of the pathways of Stuxnet was thought to have been a found USB stick, so yes I think your hypothesis aligns with my studies as well. Humans are so much more weak protocol wise, kind of sad and funny at the same time.