Cybercriminal group mails malicious USB dongles to targeted companies

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Security researchers have come across an attack where an USB dongle designed to surreptitiously behave like a keyboard was mailed to a company under the guise of a Best Buy gift card. This technique has been used by security professionals during physical penetration testing engagements in the past, but it has very rarely been observed in the wild. This time it’s a known sophisticated cybercriminal group who is likely behind it.

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