14 DAY TRIAL // If you’re tired of investing loads of money into security software that can protect your computer and block threats that might be spreading on USB devices, search no more because a Russian company claims it has the perfect solution for such needs.
The so-called USB Killer does exactly what its name says. No, seriously. It simply kills your USB. Forever. And sometimes the motherboard too, but this shouldn’t be a problem at all because this way, you’re even more secure.
Basically, if you’re afraid that someone might be using your USB port for a malicious purpose, you only have to insert USB Killer into any of your computer ports, and you’re done. It burns the port forever, and you can repeat the process for as many times as you want unless there’s no other USB port available. For just $99 (85 EUR).
Why use USB Killer?
If you still can’t find a reason to use USB Killer, the creator of the device can imagine one such scenario:
“Your wife is cleaning an apartment one day and finds a USB drive full of photos you would rather her not to see. It's only a matter of seconds before she gets to the computer to insert the stick; however, you act faster, and use your USB Killer before she arrives. The USB drive is broken and unusable now.”
As mentioned, sometimes it fries more than just the USB ports, so your motherboard could be burned too, but developers don’t seem to be concerned at all. In fact, you’re very lucky if the motherboard gets damaged too.
“Sometimes, USB Killer may cause damage to the motherboard. This damage may be repaired with no lasting consequences, but data thieves are not going to stick around long enough to do so.”
Currently on IndieGogo, USB Killer has already raised $1,500 (1,100 EUR) in donations, with 15 days left on the calendar until the crowdfunding campaign comes to an end. At this point, the Russian company says that $10,000 (8,500 EUR) is all they need to push the device into mass production, but there’s no doubt that convincing people of taking part in such a project will be one very challenging endeavor.
