By RecOsint | Dec 4, 2025
It's NOT a Flash Drive. You see a USB stick lying on a desk. You plug it in to see what's inside. Bad move.It is not a storage device. To your computer, this USB device says: "Hello, I am a Keyboard."
Why does this matter? Computers have firewalls to stop viruses, but they Trust Keyboards automatically. – The Attack: Since the computer thinks a human is typing, it accepts every command the USB sends.
1000 Words Per Minute A human types slowly. The Rubber Ducky types at the speed of light. In 5 seconds, it can: - Open the Terminal (CMD). - Disable the Antivirus. - Download a virus and run it. - Close the window.
Hackers use scripts called "Ducky Script" to automate attacks. – Steal WiFi Passwords: It grabs all saved passwords and emails them to the hacker. – Reverse Shell: It creates a permanent backdoor so the hacker can control the PC remotely later.
If you find a USB drive in the parking lot, Leave It. – Defense: Organizations use "USB Blockers" to prevent unauthorized devices. – Rule: If you didn't buy it, don't plug it.