Adversaries may attempt to exfiltrate data over a USB connected physical device. In certain circumstances, such as an air-gapped network compromise, exfiltration could occur via a USB device introduced by a user. The USB device could be used as the final exfiltration point or to hop between otherwise disconnected systems.[1]

References

  1. Mu-Huan (Miles) Chunga, Yuhong (Alisha) Yangb, Lu Wanga, Greg Centob, Khilan Jerathb, Parwinder Taankb, Abhay Ramanb, Jonathan H. Chanc, Mark H. Chignella. (n.d.). Enhancing cybersecurity situation awareness through visualization: A USB data exfiltration case study. Retrieved September 2, 2026.

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