The Business Owner's IT Podcast Ep. 61 - USB Rubber Ducky Explained: The Truth Behind Malicious USBs

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Have you heard of a USB Rubber Ducky? It looks like an ordinary flash drive, but it’s actually one of the sneakiest hacking tools around. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter team up with Austin Huish to give a live demonstration of a USB Rubber Ducky attack, showing how hackers can steal your data in seconds.The USB Rubber Ducky acts like a keyboard, automatically typing commands that can open programs, steal files, or upload sensitive data without your knowledge. Austin walks us through both a funny example (a Rickroll) and a worst-case scenario where the device uploads files straight to the cloud.We also cover how ThreatLocker and smart cybersecurity practices can stop these attacks before they happen, and why business owners should never plug in an unknown USB drive.🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

What is a USB Rubber Ducky, and how does it work?How hackers use USB devices to steal data.Why “lost” or “free” USBs are so dangerous.How ThreatLocker blocks Rubber Ducky attacks.Practical tips for protecting your business from USB-based threats.✨ Question for you, Tech Champions: Would your employees know what a USB Rubber Ducky is — or would they plug it in without thinking?#usbrubberducky #rubberducky #itpodcast Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has extensive experience in computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. However, what truly sets us apart as a managed service provider is our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today.Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957