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Insider Threat Matrix™Insider Threat Matrix™
  • ID: IF002.006
  • Created: 26th July 2024
  • Updated: 26th July 2024
  • Platforms: WindowsLinuxMacOS
  • Contributor: Ismael Briones-Vilar

Exfiltration via USB to USB Data Transfer

A USB to USB data transfer cable is a device designed to connect two computers directly together for the purpose of transferring files between them. These cables are equipped with a small electronic circuit to facilitate data transfer without the need for an intermediate storage device. Typically a USB to USB data transfer cable will require specific software to be installed to facilitate the data transfer. In the context of an insider threat, a USB to USB data transfer cable can be a tool for exfiltrating sensitive data from an organization's environment.