BusKill – A USB kill cord for laptops

Re:BusKill – A USB kill cord for laptops by paulcole on Wednesday December 15, 2021 @08:57AM (#29565972)

> Would you feel fine paying around 100 bucks to... well... whom?

I’d feel fine deciding if I feel fine.

That’s also why I have a credit card. I can get scammed and not be out $100.

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Re:BusKill – A USB kill cord for laptops by martin_a on Wednesday December 15, 2021 @09:25AM (#29566335)

Ok, so you get the item and it explodes in your face. Whom do you sue?

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Re:BusKill – A USB kill cord for laptops by paulcole on Wednesday December 15, 2021 @09:55AM (#29566735)

Probably nobody!

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Re:BusKill – A USB kill cord for laptops by martin_a on Wednesday December 15, 2021 @11:35AM (#29568207)

And you don't think there should at least be some possibility to hold someone liable in case something goes _terribly_ wrong?

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Re:BusKill – A USB kill cord for laptops by paulcole on Wednesday December 15, 2021 @08:57PM (#29573956)

Yes, but I’m also aware that the possibility is roughly 0% if a person is truly determined to run a dangerous scam, regardless of what regulations are put in place.

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