Guardians Mix Tape

Nov 3, 2014 3:45 PM

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At a Halloween party on Friday a guy dressed as Starlord handed me this. It's about as thick as a few business cards.

Flip open the side... a little USB stick!

Why are people saying not to plug it in?_? You can plug it into a dummy computer, a virtual machine or at the library... :|

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

OOGA CHAKA

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

You wouldn't download a cassette tape...

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

oooga oooga http://imgur.com/NthZdCI

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I'm relevant.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Well, the guy was OBVIOUSLY trustworthy! He was dressed as Star-Lord...

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

who?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

HOOKED ON A FEELING!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Ooga chaka! Ooga ooga ooga chaka!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Later that day...

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The soundtrack is just the best though

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Remember: Treat USB drives like syringes. If you don't know everywhere it's been, do not stick it in.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

thats no fun

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is pretty stupid . . . I have a Raspberry Pi for analyzing USB sticks/devices I find.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Congratulations. Most people wouldn't know where to start to do that. An unknown USB drive is a risk.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

oh... Should I follow that rule in the bedroom as well?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm not about to tell you who to fuck or how. That's between you, your partner, and the intrusive government of wherever you happen to live

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is going to make the front page.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Good thing it went viral on Reddit first.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I can't be the only one furiously googling where to buy this (no success so far, halp!)

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

https://www.customusb.com/mini-flip-usb-wallet-card/ Looks like $90 for 10 1gb cards.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I too would like to know where to procure such an item!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Found anything yet? I'm still searching.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not yet... I think I might do what @coop17 is doing, I already ordered from the Etsy seller :/

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

this tape gave me the HIV

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

I hate your background.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Who?

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Kinda disappointing not actual cassette

12 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 2

Same here. It would be more original then this hipster USB stick.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

I received a membership card like this when I registered for CIRA(.ca). This is a much more awesome use of the concept.

12 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 4

This is coming out on actual cassette in November for any of you who have ancient cars like mine with tape players-I can't wait.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I don't exactly have a car but i do have a old radio that handles cassettes' =D

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Okay guys, we can stop posting it might be a virus. I think 200 of those comments gets the point across.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I am Grootkit.

12 years ago | Likes 604 Dislikes 6

I want to shower you with upvotes (or shower with you).

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Less than 100 upvotes? Get your fucking act together imgur, this post is GOLD.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

This deserves so many more upvotes.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

i love how most ppl will never get this

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Bam! Nailed it!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I love you.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Lost my shit, Thank you.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This needs to be top comment

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Hahaha. Made my day. +1 to you sir/ma'am.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Underrated post

12 years ago | Likes 48 Dislikes 1

/Agreed .gif

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

-slow clap- perfection.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You win the internet today.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ohh man, I hit next just as I saw this comment. I had to move my finger an inch to move back and upvote you. And now I'm TYPING TOO! +1

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Jokes on you, i've got a chromebook.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

*grows a root out of USB, smashes your monitor. *

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Since this is so underrated, I'm just gonna go ahead and upvote every comment you've ever made

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 1

So you have more than a few comments..... delivered though

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

12 years ago | Likes 299 Dislikes 3

lol

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

~lol~~~~^~~

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

lolol

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

lololol

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

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12 years ago (deleted Nov 4, 2014 8:36 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

My school distributed them to us for 50 bucks.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I got mine free..........

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Jokes on you, I've got a chromebook.

12 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 4

Jokes on you, you have a chromebook.

12 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 1

GOLD

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Actually my school gave em out for 50 dollars insurance or something like that. Pretty nifty actually.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

hahaha

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"It's about as thick as a few business cards." all I could think is "So it's about as thick as a credit card?"

12 years ago | Likes 404 Dislikes 6

If you're a plebeian businessman, yes.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAI .... oh =(

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 5

a bit thicker. i have one that's disguised as a credit card :D

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

If it's as thick as my CIRA card it's more like 2-3 credit cards.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

It's about as thick as 700 one micron thick slices of prosciutto stacked on top of eachother

12 years ago | Likes 76 Dislikes 0

i laughed unreasonably hard at this for a long time

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So basically 700 slices

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Microns? Really? 700 microns = 0.7 mm..

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

OP later that day http://imgur.com/Aljc6cX.gif

12 years ago | Likes 1724 Dislikes 11

he looks like jack black

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Please be the dancing gif please be the dancing gif please be the dancing gif. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

12 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 1

heeeeeey (heeeeeey)

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What you talking about

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I need to remake this... I am going to brb

12 years ago | Likes 71 Dislikes 0

Miss you already.

12 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 0

Lol'd

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm back wit this

12 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 1

Aww I thought you were going to make us a Sweded version :(

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You can feel that swing in his step so much better now. Good work!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I like it but can you make it longer?

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

You're starting to sound like my girlfriend.

12 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

If you can link me a video of the whole dance (no full movie links please) yes. But as this was all that was in the trailer, not with this.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is rad and you are so lucky it wasn't a virus

12 years ago | Likes 2642 Dislikes 10

He opened it on a Mac.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

Plot twist: the card made this imgur post

12 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

It's probably littered with adware lol

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

or

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Company i work with use these as bussines cards ( info on the back) and a video about the company ;)!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Could've given you a Mountain Dew and Doritos desktop.

12 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 0

wat?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

sick reference bruh

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

mountain dew everywhere

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It was totally a virus, look how many people upvoted and now want to do that...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

this is why you have that one computer you keep around to be an offline guinea pig computer......

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'd be more worried about something criminal, rather than a virus. Imagine trying to explain something like that to a coworkers, or family

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The greatest trick [malware] ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Hmm. Satan in Hell is like Malware being Quarantined... and God is Malwarebytes. lol

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

sickreferencebro.gif

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

yet

12 years ago | Likes 209 Dislikes 0

For real though, a device can function like a regular drive and change its behavior later. Windows is especially vulnerable by default.

12 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 1

What do you mean "By default"? You must know very little about this type of thing. Disable autorun and you are 99% safe off the bat.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The elusive "virus" capable of attacking OSX machines.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 44

I'm going to need some Yosemite source material to justify downvote hell.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 10

http://www.sophos.com/en-us/press-office/press-releases/2006/02/macosxleap.aspx the malwarefree times are over macboy

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Nice 2006 article.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 11

Yeah, read the bottom paragraph.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Yeah, because OS X can't get a virus, hurr durr.....

12 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

Proof source?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 11

I just LOVE when PC users try to taunt Mac users about viruses. They've neither a leg to stand on nor a brain to think with.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

Good morning and welcome to 2014.

12 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Proof source?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 9

Mmm modifying the device drivers to load a RAT or rootkit or any other malware

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Do you want viruses? Because this is how you get viruses!

12 years ago | Likes 124 Dislikes 5

He got a mac, macs ain't got no viruses.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 7

It's tantamount to bare-backing some random stranger. Very precarious!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Indeed.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Did you know the guy? Cus i would probably not stick a USB given to me by a random bloke in a halloween costume in my PC..

12 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 4

I would never plug in a USB to my computer that some random gave to me.

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Its like sticking a dick in you without a condom

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Live a little

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

I would, however, plug it in at the library.

12 years ago | Likes 53 Dislikes 0

my thoughts exactly

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I concur.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Right?! "Hey check out the sweet songs that came with this key-logger"

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

He's using a Mac it's okay.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Could be a bitcoin wallet :)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

YOLO

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

it's fine as long as virus check it first.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's what virtual machines are for! Well they aren't specifically, but that is a good use of them.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It gets "processed" by the host before going to the virtual machine. If the drive is loaded with a case of BadUSB you're S.O.L.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

True, kinda forgot about that. In that case I would load it onto a crappy old machine or something like a raspberry pi.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have a laptop with no hard drive, on a live cd. Perfect for plugging in shady hardware.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Well shit... That's pretty damn good

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Please please please people DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT plug in or use USB devices random strangers hand to you!

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I just use virtualbox.. that way my fake os can get a virus

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Guys, you really need to look into BadUSB. Its not just software, with this shit your HARDWARE is infected and even a format won't help.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

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12 years ago (deleted Nov 4, 2014 5:33 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Shit will give you cavities, yo

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He is on a mac, it's all good!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Linux. No way there's a virus that works on Linux. Netflix didn't even work on Linux until, like, yesterday.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 4

this penguin salutes you.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

#yolo

12 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 2

k lol

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

He is on a mac, it's all good!

12 years ago | Likes 0 Dislikes 1

Well you can always plug it in linux, or even safer - in phone.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

But what about HID exploits?

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

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12 years ago (deleted Nov 18, 2014 4:42 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Please investigate agent.btz and BADUSB.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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12 years ago (deleted Nov 18, 2014 4:42 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Given the amount of negative responses (i.e. eh just plug it in who cares) the amount of OS proficiency here is...disheartening...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do you want a virus? Because this is how you get a virus.

12 years ago | Likes 82 Dislikes 4

And if its a decent root kit, youll never really know its there.

12 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Not if you've sandboxed it.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Even if you've sandboxed it.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Haha.. You think that stops a root kit?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Go on...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Put it in your brother's PC instead!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just isolate it

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

tfw bootable flash drives

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If your computer is reasonably secure, this should be safe. I would do this on my computer when it is running Linux but, not Windows.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or just hold down shift.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

DONT DEAD OPEN INSIDE

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

"annoying little shit" but I have a Mac. Mac's can't get viruses!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hey, if people were smart enough to do that, i know a lot of people who would be out of jobs

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What about one I found on the sidewalk 4 years ago and still haven't plugged in yet?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Actually I think that would be fine. I'm sure whatever malware on it has probably been discovered...or atleast should've been.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's ok, apparently in my country, you can pray to a Saint, and he will get rid of your computer viruses and errors. (True story)

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Put linux live cd in, reboot, put USB stick in, win!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Of course just in case, unplug or unmount your harddrive before installing the stick.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Exactly what I was thinking! My dumb ass step-brother destroyed two computers doing this shit.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Don't worry I run a Linux os

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How do you deal with the HID exploit?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just use someone else's computer first

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or you can just go to Kinko's and use one of their computers....

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Cheers to that http://imgur.com/R2Pr5k1

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just eat candy random strangers give you!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just download everything on Limewire instead sexy hot teen babes go wild!!! MUST SEE! 1080p 1.43mb.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

He is on a mac, it's all good!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

You can't tell me wat to do!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do people not use limited accounts these days?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As a pen tester... don't listen to this guy... :)

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But it was holloween. Everything is safer on holloween.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*plugs into Chromebook*

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

What if I run it on a Virtual Machine first?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Should be OK, maybe from Damn Small Linux.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Haha my friend have a similar business card. On the other hand they have all the information they need to go kick his ass if he did smthng..

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Autorun has been disabled for a few editions of Windows now. Other operating systems:

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

However, an infected USB drive can tell the computer it's a keyboard, and then take over that way. Or pretend to be a modem. Or other evils.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Not just infected. You need to have specially constructed a device with custom firmware, not just loaded a drive with bogus data.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, fair enough. Still, getting a specially-made USB drive handed to you at a party could fit the bill there.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

No one capable of this is going to be handing out physical copies when so many 0days can get you slave machines MUCH faster and safely.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I thought autoplay was disabled on newer operating systems?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

'Sif you don't have a machine with a disposable OS.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

unless it is not your computer

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Don't worry. I wore gloves the whole time.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You are no fun at all. Geez

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

At least disable autorun if you do so. (If you don't know what that is, just do what 959595 said.)

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well I mean...The dude was dressed as Starlord...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's why you plug it in at work first.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

oh what's the worst that can happen? and where did my bandwidth go?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or you can... Just not on your computer

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just suck a hobo's dick, it's cleaner.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why is this lower than the other two comments even though it has more points?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

B/c I plugged in a USB stick some stranger gave me :/

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

but I'm curious, I want to ignore the BadUSB vulnerability and I use Debian!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

The badusb vulnerability isn't the apocalypse everyone wants to believe, the same firmware can't run on everything.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

thanks, I had such an assumption, but hadn't read about that anywhere. So basically it can only be a targeted attack?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How likely are you to install the exact right driver on a computer by accident?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or do and get a free soundtrack apparently.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Like I'm going to trust advice I got from someone on the internet. You're not even a NAMED stranger, just numbers...!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I am not a number I am a free man!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Psh, free of the responsibilities of humanity. Bleep bloop to you too, sir!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nonsense. Sandbox that shit, check it out, and if it's clean then use it.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Why do you ruin everyone's viral fun!???!?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Hello this is your brother

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

This is how you get the hacker known as 4Chan

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Am I the only one who makes sure his autoplay is off?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

If you think that makes you safe, it doesn't. Look into HID based exploits.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

it could contain EVIL MALICIOUS ANNIHILATING CODE lel

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Chill out. What's the point in being alive if you're afraid to risk a silly computer virus against the kindness of humanity? It worked out.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

Your type of mentality is the reason why malwares are so successful out in the wild.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You need to trust people more, there was a lovely soundtrack on the USB not a gun or bomb or whatever terrorists are putting on USBs.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

google BADUSB and then reconsider what you said. Oh and they released the software to pull the hack off publicly.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It appears many of the people responding to you missed the media coverage of BADUSB and the fact it is out in the wild now.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I have some live linux distros for that.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You're saying I should throw this away?

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

LOL, MAC

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

did you not read it? The guy was DRESSED AS STAR-LORD

12 years ago | Likes 85 Dislikes 1

If I can't trust someone who dresses as Starlord, who can I trust?

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

WHO?

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Star-Lord, man! Legendary outlaw?!

12 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Try and stop me! Muahahahaha!

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 3

lol i always do a quick run on a VM

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

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12 years ago (deleted Nov 4, 2014 7:46 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Agent.btz dude...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes you can. The USB key can pretend to be a keyboard, and can then send keyboard commands that do all sorts of nasty shit.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sigh, you are clueless.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Don't believe everything you see in movies.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 5

Autoplay, fool.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's not entirely true, and those music files are mighty tempting to play.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

is what he said, not knowing anything about viruses.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Sandbox'd Virtual Machine #yolo

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Limited account works too.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

ert+ y76p; '0lu8jykee;u4p;e'/Rh Strong ba15456`-------++++++gf +++++-//==========/*8901ikg

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

or you know...be responsible, backup your data, and run it in a VM or air-gap PC.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This a really good phishing scheme.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If there's anyone I mildly trust thought, it's Starlord.

12 years ago | Likes 170 Dislikes 0

Who?

12 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

*though, Jesus Christ brain, get your act together.

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

Yeah brain... Gawd!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

IT WAS STARLORD HES NO STRANGER

12 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 0

Who??

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Starlord, man. Legendary outlaw? Aw, forget it.

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Upvoting for awareness. I wish this was repeated in every reply! DO NOT DO THIS!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I feel like this warning should have the disclaimer of "unless you know what you're doing."

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Applicable. Or if the USB came from a reliable source, like a good friend who didn't screw you out of $50 when he bailed on you at the bar.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Hm... what's the best way to spread this virus I made... I know! By giving random people USB devices that cost me money!"

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

USB sticks can be bought for a few dollars. Hell you can get them for free. This is a serious threat vector but do what you want.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Maybe he was using a virtual machine?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

It's called a Write Blocker, and it's NOT that expensive.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Do go on? I though a write blocker just blocked writes.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Configurable write blockers will allow you to view the files without allowing them to do anything to your system. We use them in my office.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I can believe a write blocker blocks writes. Magical prevention of things in the OS itself? That's the driver, not the widget.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We deal with some forensic collections and are required by some clients to use them. Also saves us the pain of dealing with people's files

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

who aren't studious about keeping their machines virus free.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

There was a study where someone dropped USB sticks all around an office build. Most people plugged them in.

12 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

Conficker. it got into the pentagon's secure network because the guys there plugged in usbs dropped in the carpark

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I did the same study at a Chem plant with an email attachment. The results were everyone opening the attached bad file.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well, of course. Leaving around free USB sticks is like leaving around free money.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"It's OK - I have a Mac."

12 years ago | Likes 733 Dislikes 14

Exactly my thought.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You silly, dumb bastard.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Notice the quotes, bro.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Oh, well then you're computer will always work perfectly since it's made of magic and not the exact same thing as every other computer."

12 years ago | Likes 212 Dislikes 10

There are not only AppleFanboys out there. We're just not alarmed all the time. There are really few viruses atm. This may change one day.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

Only if Apple starts selling more PCs overall

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Well, that's partly true, since afaik macs don't run the same executable files windowses do

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

You are computer.

12 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 3

I had a pineapple when I was in school for security. Tons of fun. I told people what I was doing though.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

that's good on you. I always love telling people about this stuff. hopefully they realize how much is possible.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's OK then, you deserve viruses.

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

considering most attacks are on the browser these days that means so very little

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh, so you're getting fucked anyways.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

No, he meant into a real computer.

12 years ago | Likes 53 Dislikes 6

Rekt

12 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 3

Pfft. *Plugs random USB into Chromebook*

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"You have a virus. Please pay at Apple Store."

12 years ago | Likes 78 Dislikes 6

"The total of fixing you mac... is $2300."

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Wow! That's just the same amount as my original mac! What a coincidence.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's engineered to work flawlessly until the day after your warrantee expires.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Macs can't get viruses so duhhhh

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

It's easy to say this if my friends have Surface 3s with malware and viruses and I'm fine even though we browse the same sites

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 5

Your friends sound like idiots. I haven't had a virus since I stopped pirating video games.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"I have a Mac - why would hackers want my info? They already know I've blown away all my money on my Mac."

12 years ago | Likes 70 Dislikes 5

And they already have all your nude shots. Ay-oh!

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Yours is the best response.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Linux. No way there's a virus that works on Linux. Netflix didn't even work on Linux until, like, yesterday.

12 years ago | Likes 81 Dislikes 3

Apart from the huge BASH vulnerability left open since the 90s. Ya know, there's that.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

HEY MAN, BUT WE DID IT! IT ONLY TOOK A MILLION YEARS, BUT WE GOT NETFLIX slowpokememe.ppx

12 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Wait-wait-wait, what?! Netflix works on Linux now?!?!?! MY LIFE IS COMPLETE!

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Okay, I know what I'm installing when I get home

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

PipeLight. Look it up

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Netflix in Linux is native now, no need for pipelight and associated user agent hax.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

*slowpoke.jpg*

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I AM SO VERY EXCITED! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOEH!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Are you really stupid, or just naive? Did you ever hear of SHELLSHOCK?

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Did you hear that's not a virus?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There are plenty of ways, it's just more obscure (see: Shellshock exploit). And a worm can be on firmware level (see: BadUSB exploit)

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I cannot tell you the difference between 'exploit' and 'virus' in 140 characters but it's a damn big one.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

An exploit can be used by a virus, right?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Maybe, to get in. "In" would usually mean "in a webserver account"; they wouldn't root the system, just crack some blog. (1/2)

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But in this case, we found out about this one before attackers did, so the door is locked.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Agreed, although I would't expect problems on a Mac or even a PC where someone has remembered to disable auto-play.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

At least they used a Mac. They can have a false sense of security as well as the virus.

12 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 5

They get along so well.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

to be fair, if i was to write a virus, i'd write it to corrupt windows, and not mac. Just sayin'.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

This is why everyone on an apple product thinks they're safe. You need to show them otherwise.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

This is how supervillains become who they are...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

alright, im a mac user, enlighten me, why is my Mac shitty

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I never said that. All I said was that mac users think they

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

are safe from viruses because no-one wants to put the effort into making one

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If I'll have sex with strangers from tinder, what makes you think I'd care about this?

12 years ago | Likes 2029 Dislikes 3

Because you should value your computer over your body

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Please refill your Valtrex soon.

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 2

Been there.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OK , you cracked me up. So true.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is .....MY MAN!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Perfect answer

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It could have had CP on it and the NSA/FBI would have been at your door quicker than it takes you to swipe right on Tinder.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Note to self - USB Condoms.

12 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 0

http://syncstop.com/ It's a thing already lol but it's not exactly useful in this situation.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

"Is that an USB 3 socket?"

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Write Blocker.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Always practice safe browsing

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Money cures aids.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Are you sure?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How come I had no luck with tender not even a response only spam bots

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

oh, honey.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Ryan Getzlaf?

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

No

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

You can't fool me, I know it's you.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Nah. I'm just a guy who likes to use Imgur and play ice hockey at extremely competitive levels. Wait..

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

You could get a virus both ways

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Now I'm just sitting in the library questioning my own life choices... Thank you.

12 years ago | Likes 81 Dislikes 0

Don't worry man it was a work PC... Not dumb enough to put it into his own.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

MFW I read this.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Because the cost of replacing your computer is higher than the cost of penicillin, duh…

12 years ago | Likes 755 Dislikes 12

I...don't even know how to process this true but sad news.

12 years ago | Likes 284 Dislikes 2

Sad my ass. Computers cost more than something that can save your life. Better than the other way around!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes, Canada, we're all impressed. Get a new trick now.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

It's really rare that a virus could cause you to replace your computer. Worst case scenario is you need to give it a new HDD.

12 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

And that would be a nasty type of malware. Most of the time a fresh install will get rid of it all.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Unless it's a mac. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

Well You still need to replace the HDD but you have the advantage of having to pay someone to do it.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I'd be more worried about a key logger being on the USB stick than a virus and they found out all my passwords...

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

a Keylogger IS a virus... >.>

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

doesn't matter got herpes

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Damn fine logic

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

LOL! Penis-ill-in

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

A virus will never irreparably destroy your computer. Even if they altered the USB to short your computer should be protected from a USB 1/2

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

short. If it isn't, it's about time to replace your computer anyway.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Might melt down my reactors. A virus has never done that before.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not unless you're in a TV show or movie anyway. But if you are, God help you

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Depending on the design of the board, theoretically they could brick the board by flashing the BIOS.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

When I was a network admin but not allowed to have proper firewalls, I almost did this to a hacker that got in. Decided to be nice.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Isn't it bad enough to have a trojan or keylogger or something?

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yes, you would then need to remove it, or in worst case scenario(it corrupts your OS) you reinstall the OS.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oddly enough, Penicillin is going up in price since so few companies make it commercially.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Unless you get Hep C...THEN it gets expensive.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Penicillin doesn't help with Herpes. Like, at all.

12 years ago | Likes 98 Dislikes 0

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except Herpes. That shit stays with you forever...

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

Welllp, glad to say I can't really speak from experience lol

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's just like your opinion, man.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My thoughts exactly.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Alcohol kills germs, but herpes is forever." Don't share bottles with the 40 other people at the party who drank from it.

12 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

The majority of people have oral herpes anyways.

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

At a wedding and record it with your GoPro.

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0