Zhang had on her a thumb drive containing some unknown malware, plus four cellphones, a laptop, and an external storage drive, when she was nabbed by US Secret Service, it was claimed.
A reminder that PHYSICAL security continues to be essential!
engine
7:18 am on Apr 3, 2019 (gmt 0)
I am always careful when accepting USB memory sticks and CD/DVDs from others as it's all too easy to catch a "cold". Many people don't even know they have malware on their computer.
tangor
8:17 am on Apr 3, 2019 (gmt 0)
"Ignorance", "Bliss" and "Malware" is a nasty mix.
Sadly, too many out there don't have a clue (commonsense is not being taught these days), and the seeking of instant gratification only makes the possibility of "infection" worse.
graeme_p
9:45 pm on Apr 4, 2019 (gmt 0)
I think leaving infected USB drives lying around where someone from the target might pick them up is pretty much a standard tactic for crackers (and pen testers).
its also possible to rig one to destroy what its plugged into.
