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USBKill Code That Kills Computers Before They Examine USBs for Secrets

A new program that once activated, will instantly disable the laptop or computer if there is any activity on USB port. The author of USBkill says the tool will help prevent users from becoming the next Ross Ulbricht, founder of the infamous underground drug marketplace Silk Road, who was arrested in a 2013 FBI raid in which his laptop was seized by law enforcement agencies. “USBKill” is a new weapon that could be a boon for whistleblowers, journalists, activists, and even cyber criminals who want to keep their information away from police.

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2015/05/usbkill-secret-data.html

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