Malware runs when USB stick bought via overseas direct purchase is plugged in
A case occurred in which malware ran when a USB stick bought through an overseas direct purchase was plugged in. Concerns were raised about personal data leaks and hacking originating from China.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Being confirmed
- Incident type
- Malware
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Not confirmed
- Cause / method
- Malware executed on connecting a USB stick bought via overseas direct purchase
- Location
- South Korea
Timeline
- A case of malware running when a USB stick from an overseas direct purchase was connected, and concerns about China-originated personal data leaks and hacking, were raised.
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