USB Keystroke Injectors Still a Threat to Crypto Users

USB keystroke injection devices like the Diabolic Drive still pose a threat to unsuspecting users by installing malware to take over systems control.

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The name of the Diabolic Drive sounds as ominous as its potential payload. The newly developed USB wireless keystroke injection tool is intended for stress testing networks, but could it potentially be used as a means to steal cryptocurrency from unwitting users?

The new gadget is intended for use by cybersecurity experts to test corporate networks and infrastructure against threats. As recent reviews point out, the 64GB drive is Wi-Fi enabled when plugged into a system, allowing a user to remotely access the connected device.

According to a hardware review by Geeky-gadgets, the Diabolic Drive can remotely trigger a payload of a hypothetical malicious script and can even be pre-programmed to execute commands as soon as it is plugged into a device.

These devices are impressive and frightening. Amazing what can be built so easily and dangerous for those who are careless and don't understand them. | Diabolic Drive is a penetration testing USB stick with 64GB storage, ESP8266 and ATmega32U4 microcontrollers https://t.co/dBI6TTFhjq

— Scott C. Lemon (@humancell) July 7, 2023

Consider the scenario. You attend your favorite cryptocurrency conference and receive a nifty new USB as a gift from the promoters on the floor. By plugging in the device after opening your laptop, the device has already started injecting malware into the system that will allow an attacker to steal your cryptocurrency holdings from your wallet browser extension .

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