A Malwarebytes Premium customer started a thread on Reddit saying we had blocked malware from trying to infect their computer after they connected a vibrator to a USB port in order to charge the device.
The vibrator, Spencer’s Sexology Pussy Power 8-Function Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator, was infected with an information stealer known as Lumma.
Lumma is available through a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model, where cybercriminals pay other cybercriminals for access to malicious software and its related infrastructure. Lumma steals information from cryptocurrency wallets and browser extensions, as well as two-factor authentication details. Lumma is often distributed via email campaigns, but nothing stops the cybercriminals from spreading it through infected USB drives, as is the case here.
The question that remains is, how did the vibrator get infected? The victim bought the vibrator at Spencer’s, so we reached out to the company in an attempt to get to the bottom of this.
Spencer’s acknowledged that it was aware of the problem, but the team investigating the issue was unable to provide further information at this point. We’ll keep you updated if we receive word from them or find out any more information ourselves.
Our advice when it comes to USB devices, including rechargeable vibrators:
- Don’t connect the USB to your computer for charging. If you use a good old-fashioned AC plug socket then no data transfer can take place while you charge.
- If you still want the option to connect via USB, USB condoms or “juice-jack defenders” as they are sometimes called will prevent accidental data exchange when your device is plugged into another device with a USB cable.
- Treat untrusted devices like you would the “lost USB stick” in the parking lot. You know you shouldn’t connect those to your computer, right?
- Always use security software. In this case, the customer was protected by Malwarebytes Premium. If they weren’t using security software, their personal information might have ended up in the hands of cybercriminals.
ht/ eugenia
A modern day fucking. How ridiculous. 🤪
Jilling for Xi.
“USB condoms”
My computer has a better chance of getting lucky, than I do.
GEEZUS FUR, TMI???
SOUNDS LIKE TOO MUCH WORK
\1/ ZZZZZZZ
Plugging the vibrator into the USB is what’s known as a “Dil don’t.”
“Imaginary Lover”
Atlanta Rhythm Section
It’s bad enough we’re getting FUCKED by our own government, and now OUR own computers want to get in on the action?
You so horny. Me spy on you long time.
It must be a Chinese computer.
This newsletter article is perfect for IOTWers. Of course I thought of all of you when I read it.
Did the box from the manufacturer have a woman holding a penis-shaped “massager” and massager was resting on her neck?
If you can’t trust dildos what can you trust?
“Spencer’s Sexology Pussy Power 8-Function Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator”
Wow, that’s a mouthful!
We reserve the right to interrupt your charging as needed
To comply with Government Laws and Policies
For example, In case of a Hot Hot New Alert
We interrupt your programming IRQ
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You may feel free to disregard this interrupt and revert to manual mode operations.
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Future updates will be automatically installed without you needing to use a finger and you will not know about it until after it is over.
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Who the hell wants a computer with a dildo stuck in it?
The simple solution is to use the apple version, the iPenis. It will help you with a different kind of selfie.
ELECtric slide song is about a vibrator????
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https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendingupward/video/7240513080034069802
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I wonder if it’s WiFi capable (like everything these days)? Then it’s “8 functions” could be controlled remotely.
I was wondering why my wife’s laptop was jumping all around desk…
It’s just the undocumented 9th function. It’s not a bug, it’s a feature.