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Re:Researchers crack open malware that hid for 5 years by rdtsc on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @05:15PM (#12257744)
> You can chip that off easily with your finger or a key.

Because it was more of a reminder for stupidity. "Oh, look there is glue in there, that's right we not supposed to stick random USB devices in there". If the machine is on their desk, yes, they could plug in a PCI device that has an USB thing on it and still connect. But by that point they are really going out of their way, they are opening the case and such, and it will be very hard to maintain the idea that it was just a stupid mistake.

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Re:Researchers crack open malware that hid for 5 years by emmelaich on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @07:32PM (#12258408)
Exactly. The other related threat is the new junior admin being asked by a senior exec to allow (windows policy-wise) the USB storage just temporarily. "Because I need this presentation NOW as I have to get to the airport in 45 minutes!
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