USB KILLER is out to destroy your computer.
This USB stick is basically directly out of a sci-fi movie. The device is appropriately named the USB Killer because it will fry your computer out of existence. It might be a small device, but it sure is a deadly one.
USB KIll / www.usbkill.com
According to the manufacturers, demand is seemingly high due to back orders. This tiny little monster can be yours for just $49.95
Picture source (https://www.usbkill.com/usb-killer/8-usb-killer.html)
Picture source (https://www.usbkill.com/usb-killer/8-usb-killer.html)
Picture source (https://www.usbkill.com/usb-killer/8-usb-killer.html)
"When plugged into a device, the USB Killer rapidly charges its capacitors from the USB power lines. When the device is charged, -200VDC is discharged over the data lines of the host device. This charge/discharge cycle is repeated many times per second, until the USB Killer is removed.
Simply put: used on unprotected equipment, the USB Killer instantly and permanently disables unprotected hardware."
Source: https://www.usbkill.com/usb-killer/8-usb-killer.html
Youtube Source: Dark Purple
@steemcleaners
Next time please make sure to cite the sources :)
http://hellogiggles.com/usb-killer/
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/security/a22783/usb-destroys-hardware/
https://billmullins.wordpress.com/
http://imgur.com/a/GLDTM - comparison pictures
I wonder about how it is made, looks like a dc-dc boost converter to me but I'm not sure.