USB Killer stick that can destroy any PC

In the past decade, USB sticks media have become universal. They are used globally by anyone who has to move files from a computer on another or for storing important data, away from hackers and possible problems that could appear on the source PC. Here as a passionate about hardware Russia has developed USB KillerA USB stick that can destroy any computer which is introduced. Worrying part is that it looks like any ordinary stick.

Although we have no evidence that this device really works, nor is there a commercial version of his presentation of how it works is quite compelling. Filmmaker or not decided yet if he wants to provide the technical specifications of the stick open or try to make money from it by through crowdfundingBut take these two possibilities into account.

USB Killer acts as an inverter. It hydroelectric power from the USB port and load codensatorii to -110 V. When this voltage is reached, the inverter is turned off and transistor opens. It pushes the negative charge USB port. The process is repeated until all the components in the computer that can still supply the USB with electricity are burned by the device. Currently there are not many reasons for concern. Most PC users already know that it is not recommended to use USB sticks from dubious sources. The device exists only in the hands of its creator, who stated that he does not see many practical applications for it.

Now that we know about the existence of USB devices that can destroy the computers they are connected to, it is best to avoid foreign sticks as much as possible. Even by any unknown device, because this "evil" technology can be integrated into devices of any shape.