"USB Sticks: The Free Gift That Could Cost You Everything"

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Cybersecurity Strategist | WGU MS Cybersecurity Ongoing | Tech Executive & Innovation Leader | Founder @ OJADE Africa | Future-Ready Digital Leadership

🔒 Cybersecurity Alert: USB Sticks – The Free Gift That Could Cost You Everything Imagine this: You find a USB drive in the parking lot, at work, or even given to you as a “freebie” at an event. Out of curiosity, you plug it into your computer. 👉 In seconds, hackers could gain access to your files, passwords, or even take full control of your system. ⚠️ This attack is called “USB Drop” or “BadUSB” – one of the simplest ways hackers trick people. 📊 Why it works: Curiosity: “What’s inside? Trust: “It’s just a USB, what could go wrong?” Lack of awareness: Most people don’t realize USBs can carry malware. 💡 How to stay safe: 1️⃣ Never plug in an unknown USB device. 2️⃣ Use encrypted, trusted USBs only from reliable sources. 3️⃣ Enable endpoint protection that scans external devices. 4️⃣ Report suspicious USBs to your IT/security team instead of testing them. 🛡️ Remember: If it’s free and unexpected, the real price might be your data, identity, or your company’s security. 👉 Cybercriminals don’t always need to hack systems remotely – sometimes, they count on us to invite them in. #CyberSecurity #Awareness #DataProtection #Hacking #BadUSB #StaySafeOnline

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