03 Sep How it really happened : NINJIO Season 4, Episode 9, USB Nation
In NINJIO’s Season 4, Episode 9, we see how human curiosity opens the door to hackers and scammers. A USB drive, cleverly labelled as something that anybody would want to know, can act as the perfect bait for a large-scale infrastructure attack. Being aware of the issues that a found USB drive represents and taking appropriate action if one is found are crucial for cyber-security.
Global hacking campaign targets critical infrastructure
These hacks place people everywhere at risk; CNET discusses how this can happen, noting that in many cases, security awareness and discussions can help prevent these from happening altogether.
Attack of the Killer USBs: Don’t Be the Next Victim
Security Boulevard looks at the risk that USB drop attacks can have on company information.
A malicious USB stick could crash your Windows PC, even if it’s locked
USB drop attacks rely on curiosity; TechRepublic discusses how, even if you don’t act on anything once you’ve plugged in an unknown drive, you’re still at risk.
Social Engineering Using a USB Drive
Carnegie Mellon University provides a detailed write-up on different forms of Social Engineering attacks, paying close attention to USB drops and prevention.
5 Social Engineering Attacks to Watch Out For
USB drops is a form of Social Engineering where hackers “bait” users with a physical media device. TripWire details additional methods that hackers might use to accomplish a similar goal.