Yes, it is still a thing to be concerned about.
Perhaps the method of handing out free usbs is less common now.
If there’s a drive lying around in public, don’t plug it in.
A new name brand 64gb usb costs around $10.
The free ones are usually 2 to 8gb and a probably a 50¢ micro SD card.
Free usbs go in trash.
Is no one else paranoid to put a free usb stick in their computer? I thought that was the classic social engineering hack.
(full disclosure: I’m not in I.T. and my info might be older than the hills)
They used that trick in Mr. Robot, so I’m pretty sure it’s legit. As long as not too many people know about it 🤫
Tappity tappity tap “I’ve got total control. It’s all yours.”
Yes, it is still a thing to be concerned about. Perhaps the method of handing out free usbs is less common now. If there’s a drive lying around in public, don’t plug it in.
A new name brand 64gb usb costs around $10. The free ones are usually 2 to 8gb and a probably a 50¢ micro SD card. Free usbs go in trash.