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Security researchers plan to expose USB risks
Two researchers are looking to change the way you think about USB drives. Mainly, to get you to dismiss the notion that they are safe to use. Or to pass around.
USB drives have become a bit of a dinosaur, thanks to cloud storage, SD and micro cards, p2p sharing and desktop transmission applications like Dropbox. But some people still use them, and they are a frequently gifted business item used as a promotional tool from many corporations.
The problem besides their age and lack of functionality in a world of big storage needs? They are flat out dangerous.
