Malware-infected USB sticks posted to Australian homes

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  1. Krusty

    Krusty Registered Member

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    http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37431335
     
  2. Oleg

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    "I see you are located in Australia your self. If you get one of those Magic USB drives. Let us know or mail it to one of us. ;)

     
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  3. Krusty

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    Sure, if I get one I'll let you know, but as far as I'm aware it has only happened in one suburb of Melbourne and I'm a long way away from there.

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  4. chrisretusn

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    Why anyone would stick an USB stick found in a letterbox in to their computer is beyond me. I guess it's a case of curiosity and the cat. ;)
     
  5. Krusty

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    Curiosity killed that cat. ;)
     
  6. Oleg

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    "If it's a person who does not know much about computers than you are correct."
     
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    Yep... :) That's how I'd be curious about it. :)
     
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    To test my security, maybe. ;)
     
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