When you think of USB sticks, you probably see them as portable storage devices. However, they can also serve other useful purposes beyond just storage. That said, not all of these uses are harmless.

The USB flash drive has become a ubiquitous storage medium that is both cost-effective and easy to use. Available in numerous shapes and sizes, these plug-and-play gadgets are great for uploading ...

Back in October 2015, we covered a seemingly hypothetical technology referred to as the ‘USB Kill’ – its creators claimed the device was able to destroy the hardware it’s inserted into by zapping the ...

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