How the Story of a USB Penetration Test Went Viral

This Dark Reading Confidential episode recounts the viral 2006 pen test conducted by Steve Stasiukonis at a credit union, focusing on his use of rigged USB drives to observe employee behavior. The story gained traction through Slashdot, becoming a historical marker in the social engineering space and highlighting the then-novel use of USB drives for penetration testing. The episode details the circumstances surrounding the test, the credit union's curiosity, and the subsequent widespread attention the event garnered.