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USB KILLER [1 record]

Record 1 2021-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • Testing and Debugging
  • IT Security
CONT

A USB [Universal Serial Bus] killer is a device that looks similar to a USB thumb drive [and] that sends high‑voltage power surges into the device it is connected to, which can damage hardware components.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Test et débogage
  • Sécurité des TI

Spanish

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