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| George K | Sep 22 2016, 05:28 AM Post #1 |
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http://www.geek.com/news/malicious-usb-drives-are-being-dropped-into-aussie-mailboxes-1671666/
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| Copper | Sep 22 2016, 05:36 AM Post #2 |
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Shortstop
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Oldest trick in the book Russians have been dropping flash drives in CIA parking lots forever. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_cyberattack_on_United_States http://www.dailytech.com/USB+Stick+Led+to+Worst+Cyber+Attack+on+US+Military+Russia+Suspected/article19458.htm Edited by Copper, Sep 22 2016, 05:39 AM.
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| Klaus | Sep 22 2016, 06:24 AM Post #3 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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But isn't "Autoplay" from USB drives disabled (or requiring confirmation) by default these days? If so, then the trick shouldn't be very effective. Also, modern Windows does a better job if protecting its system kernel from user space programs, so even if some executable is started, it is not obvious whether it can "infect" a system. |
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| John D'Oh | Sep 22 2016, 06:48 AM Post #4 |
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MAMIL
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You're talking to a guy who when drunk once trawled a parking lot for cigarette butts. C'mon folks, live a little for once in your life. Seize the Doris Day! |
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