USB flash drive assaults pose a considerable cybersecurity threat by exploiting the common usage of USB devices to distribute malware and bypass conventional network security protocols.
USB flash drive assaults pose a considerable cybersecurity threat by exploiting the common usage of USB devices to distribute malware and bypass conventional network security protocols. These assaults result in data leaks, monetary damages, and operational interruptions, causing enduring repercussions on a company’s credibility. One instance is the Stuxnet worm identified in 2010, a malicious program intended to
Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.
