Beware of the USB Killer Stick!
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USB sticks or thumb drives are practical devices for sharing files, but they can be dangerous as well. Most people will plug any #USB stick they are given in
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Don't Plug It In! How to Prevent a USB Attack
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This killer USB Pendrive can destroy any computer or device it
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This laptop-bricking USB stick just got even more dangerous
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Don't Plug It In! How to Prevent a USB Attack