How to lose your crypto by simply connecting a USB flash drive

[Yamane_Keto]

With the widespread spread of cryptocurrencies around us, we may find many who have invested directly or indirectly in cryptocurrencies, and some of us use our computer that contains some crypto wallets or even use it with hardware wallets, following advice such as using an open source operating system, not downloading random applications, buying Hardware wallets, using a strong password to encrypt the wallet file is necessary, but some of us are random when it comes to USB flash drives or random plug cables, where a friend asks you to charge his phone or send you pictures or movies, or even in university life by sending PDF files.

You think that as long as you do not open a USB flash drive file or run an antivirus or do not install these files, you are safe, but some of them are able to logs your keystrokes or even copy some files from your computer without your permission.

Many of these tools are not sold as hacking tools, but their design allows hackers to misuse them. Here are some tools that may do this:

1. O.MG cables



They look like normal charging cables, but they contain a small computer that can record all your keyboard clicks and can know your Wi-Fi password, or even your wallet password.

2. USBKill devices


USBKill devices are little dongles that look like USB flash drives, but instead of storing data, they send circuit-busting electrical charges into the devices they are plugged into.

3. USB Rubber Ducky

While the tool looks like a regular flash drive, the Rubber Ducky can be programmed to "type" commands into any device it's plugged into.

4. LAN Turtle


They may look like an Internet adapter, but they can collect a lot of data about you.

Not only these tools but there are many more, you can find them here https://www.zdnet.com/article/7-hacking-tools-that-look-harmless-but-can-do-real-damage/
Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/7-hacking-tools-that-look-harmless-but-can-do-real-damage/

[MUGNIA]

You think that as long as you do not open a USB flash drive file or run an antivirus or do not install these files, you are safe, but some of them are able to logs your keystrokes or even copy some files from your computer without your permission.

sorry, I'm a little confused by the sentence I quoted, how is that? Can you give a detailed description, because this is really the first time I heard, hacking without taking any action using USB and cable tools.
Honestly, I used USB and never thought that it could copy automatically without our actions from someone else's PC,

[TomPluz]

Many of these tools are not sold as hacking tools, but their design allows hackers to misuse them.

In other words, there are things that we normally look at as harmless but can be utilized by creative, evil people as a hacking tool or a gateway towards hacking. Well, am not really surprised because if hackers can be able to breach big crypto exchanges who am sure invested millions on their security, how much more an ordinary guy like you and me? Hackers are always looking for good ways and means to get in and they know how to use the latest technologies to track people and they are just waiting for the right time to victimize unsuspecting personalities. Now, it is good to be forewarned of the new possible means to lose our crypto holdings. What once we might considered to be safe may not be anymore, especially since the stake can be high. I once remember a well-known crypto figure whose wallet was hacked to the tune of multi-million dollar in value. I am sure that guy is not ignorant on safety measures to take but still he was a victim, just like many others.

[MrSpasybo]

sorry, I'm a little confused by the sentence I quoted, how is that? Can you give a detailed description, because this is really the first time I heard, hacking without taking any action using USB and cable tools.
Honestly, I used USB and never thought that it could copy automatically without our actions from someone else's PC,

I think the topic owner wants to talk about the case of a user using a hacked device with the appearance of a USB/Cable.

Usually, inside them are malicious programs that are automatically installed on the user's device, then they steal data and use the internet when connected to send information to hackers. Hackers will then use the private key to take over the user's account.

>> advice: use your own stuff, don't use USD or Cable that we accidentally pick up ^^

[Gyrgen]

You can’t buy all these things in a regular store; they have to be specially slipped to you in some way. Therefore, 95% of users should not focus on this and worry about it in any way. There are simpler ways to steal information. The moral is to use good antivirus and firewall, this will greatly increase user security.

[Freemind]

The best thing we can do when using new devices is not only to use antivirus, something highly recommended in almost all operating systems, but to format them before starting to use them. There are many tools available to do this, although some are better than others. I use the UNIX/Linux terminal to format and I have never had problems of this type. For Windows and macOS there are different tools, one of these tools that stands out the most is HDD Low-Level Format Tool, and it is the best in its field for, for example, formatting USB pendrives. There are many types of malware that antiviruses do not detect since they use heuristic databases that are sometimes not updated.

[BitMaxz]

That is why we need to be careful with anything that we buy online there might be some devices out there that look like a cable or a USB drive that record our keystrokes and send them to the hacker silently without AV detecting it.

I am also afraid of Flipper Zero I heard that someone could hack our wifi using Flipper Zero it's a trending tool for hackers. If they have access to our wifi they can also remotely access our devices or send some script randomly without our consent and possibly can able to retrieve data through this tool. So be careful and maybe you have a neighbor who has this kind of tool.  I heard many news about carjackers who use this tool that can also be used to hack our devices once they have access to our wifi.

[vegasus]

This is very possible to happen. Is this usually used in public facilities too? I once read news about hacking that occurred at a public charger facility. I don't know if the device is like this or another, but it can also be designed in such a way, right? However, I can't be sure whether it's the same device. I tried to find the source of the news, but still haven't found it. I don't know if this is just news to scare people or not. However, in this case, we need to be alert to various possible crimes. Because after all, we are always targets of crime both in the real world and in cyber crimes.

[Yamane_Keto]

sorry, I'm a little confused by the sentence I quoted, how is that? Can you give a detailed description, because this is really the first time I heard, hacking without taking any action using USB and cable tools.
Honestly, I used USB and never thought that it could copy automatically without our actions from someone else's PC,

Cables such as O.MG cables, which look like a normal charger cable, but they can be used to record keyboard clicks. Then, if this USB is connected and you enter the wallet seed, password, or any sensitive data, it will be recorded and sent to the hackers.
These tools are not manufactured for the purposes of hackers, but they can be misused for that purpose. For example, a friend may ask you to connect one of these cables to your computer, and through them you may be hacked.

Usually, inside them are malicious programs that are automatically installed on the user's device, then they steal data and use the internet when connected to send information to hackers. Hackers will then use the private key to take over the user's account.

It does not necessarily contain malicious programs, and the antivirus may not give you any warnings, but because some of them have access to some permissions, they can misuse those permissions.
Limit yourself to using a charging cable that does not contain additional wires for data transfer, or remove them manually.


Pin 2 and 3, leave only the red and black wires.

I am also afraid of Flipper Zero I heard that someone could hack our wifi using Flipper Zero it's a trending tool for hackers. If they have access to our wifi they can also remotely access our devices or send some script randomly without our consent and possibly can able to retrieve data through this tool. So be careful and maybe you have a neighbor who has this kind of tool.

It comes with iButton/NFC/RFID reader/writer/emulator
It is definitely the last thing you would want to connect to your PC.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/7-hacking-tools-that-look-harmless-but-can-do-real-damage/

[Kemarit]

You think that as long as you do not open a USB flash drive file or run an antivirus or do not install these files, you are safe, but some of them are able to logs your keystrokes or even copy some files from your computer without your permission.

sorry, I'm a little confused by the sentence I quoted, how is that? Can you give a detailed description, because this is really the first time I heard, hacking without taking any action using USB and cable tools.
Honestly, I used USB and never thought that it could copy automatically without our actions from someone else's PC,

For one, you can buy those USB's and cables from an unknown source. And with that it could be laden with viruses and malwares that are pre-installed on those gadgets. And so as you are a unsuspecting victims, you plug it in your machine, and used it then you could be infected by this malwares hidden from those USB.

There was even one trick by a group of hackers that I read wherein they will send USB to victims as a Christmas gift and of course you will be shock but if you left your guards done by just one time and uses it, then it's over for you as they will swept your crypto if you have one in that machine that you used those USB.

[Yamane_Keto]

I found this



It is an advanced type of USB Rubber Ducky, where the device recognizes it as a keyboard, but it works in the background to record all the data. It is sold for $60 and some copies have the ability to stream data via Wi-Fi, so it is best to avoid inserting any USB in this way.

[NotATether]

This looks like something you copied from my topic. Why don't you add a link back to it?

[Yamane_Keto]

sorry, I'm a little confused by the sentence I quoted, how is that? Can you give a detailed description, because this is really the first time I heard, hacking without taking any action using USB and cable tools.
Honestly, I used USB and never thought that it could copy automatically without our actions from someone else's PC,

I think you mean keylogger, which is a software that records all data as soon as you connect it to your computer, so be careful.

[NotATether]

Why don't you add a link back to it?

which part? 
I added the source above which is https://www.zdnet.com/article/7-hacking-tools-that-look-harmless-but-can-do-real-damage/

I see you have used different pictures, but the descriptions look very similar to my text. And also the products are the same as in my topic.

I dunno, it just feels very weird man. 

[0t3p0t]

You think that as long as you do not open a USB flash drive file or run an antivirus or do not install these files, you are safe, but some of them are able to logs your keystrokes or even copy some files from your computer without your permission.

sorry, I'm a little confused by the sentence I quoted, how is that? Can you give a detailed description, because this is really the first time I heard, hacking without taking any action using USB and cable tools.
Honestly, I used USB and never thought that it could copy automatically without our actions from someone else's PC,

Maybe he is talking about keylogger. Since if we are trying to use it on public computers there is a high possibility that we might get caught in the hackers trap. But this does not work with me because I personally don't use these on public computers unless it is a reliable one and I am familiar with other than that is for me very risky.