How USB devices are being used to deliver malicious code

Malware authors and distributors will use whatever mechanisms they can to deliver their malicious payload. USB devices are a favorite because USB microcontrollers can circumvent malware detection software, and because their use has become so very common. They're inexpensive and convenient to use, but the bad guys are exploiting them in more sophisticated ways than before. Find out more about this threat here:

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