You should absolutely not be sticking random USB sticks from strangers into your devices. It could be loaded with malware, ...
Because they are so small, USB sticks are also very popular as promotional gifts or are quickly added to the shopping basket just before the checkout in the electronics store. Trouble later arises ...
To the computer it’s a perfectly normal and functional USB device, while all the bad stuff is happening on the peripheral’s controller where the computer can’t see it. How deeply do you ...