USB drives
Coverage of USB drives in the Nexus archive.
- Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives
Microsoft has warned users about 'Crypto Clipper' malware distributed through USB drives. The malware combines data theft with remote code execution, transforming a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor.
- Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person
Google and FBI have issued a warning about the Silent Ransom Group, a ransomware gang sending individuals posing as IT support staff to law firms. These impostors steal data using USB drives or remote access tools.
- FBI: Get to know your IT guy – extortion crews are visiting law firms pretending to be tech support
The FBI warns U.S. law firms about Silent Ransom Group (SRG), an extortion crew using callback phishing and in-person attacks to steal sensitive data. SRG impersonates IT staff to gain remote access or physically infiltrate offices, using USB drives to copy files for ransom. The group has targeted legal firms since 2022, exploiting the sector's sensitive data.