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Re:Former student destroys 59 university computers using USB... by wodenokoto on Thursday April 18, 2019 @08:24AM (#19690458)
> Is the device safe? > The USB Kill and the USB Kill Testing Shield are safe to use. Both devices have been manufactured, tested and certified as CE Approved. Test in complete confidence.

This device that is designed to destroy computers is perfectly safe to use ... I don't know what to say to that.

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Re:Former student destroys 59 university computers using USB... by 0-_-0 on Thursday April 18, 2019 @09:12AM (#19690716)
Safe for the user, not to the computer I assume.
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Re:Former student destroys 59 university computers using USB... by londons_explore on Monday April 22, 2019 @04:25AM (#19717365)
I kinda doubt that. If you unplug it while in use and stick a key into the USB plug, you might get a painful surprise...
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