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USB
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SPECTER Attack Uses USB Power Signals to Leak Data From Air-Gapped PCs
Researchers demonstrated SPECTER, a technique that leaks data from compromised air-gapped PCs through USB power controls, phone charging changes and peripherals.
October 24, 2026
New CryptoBandits Malware Uses USB Drives and Tor to Steal Crypto
Microsoft researchers warn of a new dual-action cryptocurrency clipper (CryptoBandits Malware) spreading through USB devices to alter wallet addresses and steal crypto assets.
June 23, 2026
Apple Confirms ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Exploit Threatening iOS Security
Apple fixes the USB Restricted Mode flaw in iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1. Vulnerability exploited in targeted attacks.…
February 12, 2025
Hackers Can Access Mazda Vehicle Controls Via System Vulnerabilities
Hackers can exploit critical vulnerabilities in Mazda’s infotainment system, including one that enables code execution via USB, compromising…
November 8, 2024
Chinese Espionage Malware Targets European Healthcare via USB Drives
The malware campaign has been attributed to the Chinese APT group Mustang Panda, also known as Camaro Dragon.
June 23, 2023
Journalist Targeted in USB Drive Bombing Attack
According to the attorney general of Ecuador, a terrorism investigation has been launched after the incident took place in the country.
March 24, 2023
USB-based Wormable Raspberry Robin Malware Targeting Windows Installer
The malware Raspberry Robin is distributed via external drives and uses a Microsoft Standard installer to execute malicious…
May 6, 2022
FBI warns of hackers mailing malicious USB drives to spread ransomware
FBI’s warning highlights the fact that one should never insert an unknown USB flash drive in their PCs.
January 8, 2022
$120 charging cable O.MG remotely steals data from Apple devices
O.MG cable can log keystrokes from anything it is connected to, including Mac keyboards, iPhones, or iPads, and send the data to attackers.
September 3, 2021
New malware tool can steal files from air-gapped PCs using USBs
The malware reveals the growing capabilities of cybercriminals.
June 4, 2020